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


In Context

20 Deceit is in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace is joy.

21 No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.

22 An abomination to Jehovah are lying lips, And stedfast doers are his delight.

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

24 The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.

25 Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him 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 World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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