Proverbs 12:23
Proverbs chapter 12 · verse 23 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
- Proverbs 10:19
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
- Ecclesiastes 10:12
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
- Proverbs 11:13
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
- Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.
- Ecclesiastes 10:3
Yea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.