Proverbs 12:23

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 12:23

BSB
A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
AKJV
A prudent man conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
CPDV
A resourceful man conceals knowledge. And the heart of the unwise provokes foolishness.
ERV
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
NHEB
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
SMT
A prudent man covered knowledge: and the heart of the foolish will meet folly.

Commentary for Proverbs 12:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 12:23
Summary
Prudence guards knowledge; foolishness broadcasts ignorance.
Event
Knowledge handling contrasted
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom