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Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man, concealeth knowledge, but, the heart of dullards, proclaimeth folly.
Proverbs 12:23 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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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 contrivers of mischief, but, to the counsellors of peace, shall be joy.
21 Unseemly to the righteous, is any trouble, but, the lawless, are full of misfortune.
22 An abomination to Yahweh, are lips that are false, but, he that dealeth faithfully, is his delight.
23 A prudent man, concealeth knowledge, but, the heart of dullards, proclaimeth folly.
24 The hand of the diligent, shall bear rule, but, the indolent, shall come under tribute.
25 When anxiety is in the heart of a man, one may bow him down, but, a good word, maketh him glad.
26 The righteous man guideth his neighbour, but, the way of the lawless, leadeth them astray.
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