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Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23 · King James Version
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Proverbs 12:23 in other translations
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.
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 imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: 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 under tribute.
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
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