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Proverbs 12:23
Proverbs 12:23 is verse 23 of Proverbs chapter 12, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
King James Version
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.
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Proverbs 12:21–25 · Berean Standard Bible
21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Proverbs 10:19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 11:13A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
Proverbs 13:16Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
Ecclesiastes 10:3Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.
Ecclesiastes 10:12The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.
Ecclesiastes 10:13The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness.
Ecclesiastes 10:14Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming, and who can tell him what will come after him?