Proverbs 12:23
What does Proverbs 12:23 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 12:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
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.
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