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
In the multitude of words, sin is not lacking; but he who holds back his lips is wise.
Proverbs 11:13
One going with slander is a revealer of secrets, but the faithful of spirit keeps the matter hidden.
Proverbs 13:16
Every wise one deals with knowledge, but a fool lays open his folly.

But

Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.
Ecclesiastes 10:3
Yes also, in the way a fool walks, his heart fails; and he says to all that he is a fool.

General references

Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but among fools it is made known.
Proverbs 29:11
A fool speaks all his mind; but a wise one keeps it in until afterwards.