Parallel Verses
World English Bible
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
New American Standard Bible
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
King James Version
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Holman Bible
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.
International Standard Version
A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself, but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness.
A Conservative Version
A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
American Standard Version
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Amplified
A shrewd man is reluctant to display his knowledge [until the proper time],
But the heart of [over-confident] fools proclaims foolishness.
Bible in Basic English
A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.
Darby Translation
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
Julia Smith Translation
A prudent man covered knowledge: and the heart of the foolish will meet folly.
King James 2000
A prudent man conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Lexham Expanded Bible
A clever person conceals knowledge, but the heart of a fool announces folly.
Modern King James verseion
A wise man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools cries out foolishness.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that hath understanding can hide his wisdom; but an indiscreet heart telleth out his foolishness.
NET Bible
The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize folly.
New Heart English Bible
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
The Emphasized Bible
A prudent man, concealeth knowledge, but, the heart of dullards, proclaimeth folly.
Webster
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Youngs Literal Translation
A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
Themes
Fools » Characteristics of » Reveal their folly
Heart » The unregenerate » Is foolish
character of the unrenewed Heart » Foolish
Knowledge » Who conceals knowledge
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 12:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. 23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness. 24 The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
Proverbs 11:13
One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
Proverbs 10:14
Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
Proverbs 10:19
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
Ecclesiastes 10:3
Yes also, when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.
Ecclesiastes 10:12-14
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.