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 there are many words, sin is unavoidable,
but the one who controls his lips is wise.
Proverbs 11:13
A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
Proverbs 13:16
Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.

But

Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
Ecclesiastes 10:3
Even when the fool walks along the road, his heart lacks sense,
and he shows everyone he is a fool.

General references

Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning;
she is known even among fools.
Proverbs 29:11
A fool gives full vent to his anger,
but a wise man holds it in check.

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