Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself, but the hearts of fools shout forth their 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.
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.
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 Deceitful speech is reprehensible to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. 23 A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself, but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness. 24 The diligent will take control, but the lazy will be put to forced labor.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 13:16
Every sensible person acts from knowledge, but a fool demonstrates folly.
Proverbs 15:2
The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.
Proverbs 11:13
Whoever spreads gossip betrays secrets, but the trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
Proverbs 10:14
Those who are wise store up knowledge, but when the fool speaks, destruction is near.
Proverbs 10:19
Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.
Ecclesiastes 10:3
Furthermore, the way a fool lives shows he has no sense; he proclaims to everyone that he's a fool.
Ecclesiastes 10:12-14
The words spoken by the wise are gracious, but the lips of a fool will devour him.