23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.


In Context

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.

23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

Proverbs 12:23 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:23A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

12:23A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:23A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:23A prudent man conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.