Proverbs Chapter 12 verse 23 Holy Bible
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.
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A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
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A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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A prudent man keeps his knowledge, But the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
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A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 23. - A prudent man concealeth knowledge (ver. 16; Proverbs 10:14). He is not wont to utter unadvisedly what he knows, but waits for fitting opportunity, either from humility or wise caution. Of course, in some cases reticence is sinful. The LXX., reading the passage differently, renders, "A prudent man is the seat of intelligence (θρόνος αἰσθήσεως)." The heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness (Proverbs 13:16; Proverbs 15:2). A foolish man cannot help exposing the stupid ideas that arise in his mind, which he considers wisdom. Septuagint, "The heart of fools shall meet with curses."
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(23) A prudent man concealeth knowledge.--Till the right opportunity for bringing it forth presents itself; while "the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness," cannot help blurting out and displaying its ignorance and folly, which it mistakes for wisdom.
