Parallel Verses
NET Bible
The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize 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.
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.
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 The Lord abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight. 23 The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize folly. 24 The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will become a slave.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 13:16
Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.
Proverbs 11:13
The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.
Proverbs 10:14
Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.
Proverbs 10:19
When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
Ecclesiastes 10:3
Even when a fool walks along the road he lacks sense, and shows everyone what a fool he is.
Ecclesiastes 10:12-14
The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive.