Parallel Verses
Amplified
A shrewd man is reluctant to display his knowledge [until the proper time],
But the heart of [over-confident] fools proclaims 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.
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.
World English Bible
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim 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 extremely disgusting to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
A shrewd man is reluctant to display his knowledge [until the proper time],
But the heart of [over-confident] fools proclaims foolishness.
The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the negligent and lazy will be put to forced labor.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent and self-disciplined man acts with knowledge,
But a [closed-minded] fool [who refuses to learn] displays his foolishness [for all to see].
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable,
But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly.
Proverbs 11:13
He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets,
But he who is trustworthy and faithful keeps a matter hidden.
Proverbs 10:14
Wise men store up and treasure knowledge [in mind and heart],
But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.
Proverbs 10:19
When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,
But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
Ecclesiastes 10:3
Even when a fool walks along the road, his [common] sense and good judgment fail him and he demonstrates to everyone that he is a fool.
Ecclesiastes 10:12-14
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious and win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him;