Proverbs 12:23 · KJV
“A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.”
— Proverbs 12:23
Lying lips {are} abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly {are} his delight.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. {slothful: or, deceitful}
Proverbs 12 — Context
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22Lying lips {are} abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly {are} his delight.
23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. {slothful: or, deceitful}
25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent {man} dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open {his} folly. {layeth...: Heb. spreadeth}
Proverbs 11:13
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. {A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer}
Proverbs 10:19
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips {is} wise.
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. {poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth}
Proverbs 10:14
Wise {men} lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish {is} near destruction.
Ecclesiastes 10:3
Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth {him}, and he saith to every one {that} he {is} a fool. {his...: Heb. his heart}
Ecclesiastes 10:12-14
The words of a wise man's mouth {are} gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. {gracious: Heb. grace}