Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
A clever person conceals knowledge, but the heart of a fool announces folly.
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.
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.
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 An abomination of Yahweh are lips of deceit, but they who act faithfully [are] his delight. 23 A clever person conceals knowledge, but the heart of a fool announces folly. 24 The hand of the diligent ones will rule, but the lazy will belong to forced labor.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 13:16
Anyone who is clever will act with intelligence, but the fool will display folly.
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise will dispense knowledge, but the mouth of fools will pour out folly.
Proverbs 11:13
A gossip walks [about] telling a secret, but the trustworthy in spirit keeps [the] matter.
Proverbs 10:14
Those who are wise lay up knowledge, but [to] the mouth of the fool, ruin draws near.
Proverbs 10:19
In many words, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
Ecclesiastes 10:3
Even when the fool walks along the road, he lacks sense; he tells everyone [that] he is a fool.
Ecclesiastes 10:12-14
The wise man [wins] favor by the words of his mouth, but the fool is devoured by his own lips.