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Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 12:23 in other translations
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
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In context
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21 There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.
25 Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
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