Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

A prudent

Proverbs 10:19
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
Proverbs 11:13
Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.
Proverbs 13:16
In everything the prudent acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.

But

Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
Ecclesiastes 10:3
Even when the fool walks on the road, he lacks sense, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.

General references

Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.
Proverbs 29:11
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.

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