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 · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

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

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

v.22Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

v.23This passage

v.24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

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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