| Proverbs 12:23 Parallel Translations |  |
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| NASB: | A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly. (NASB ©1995) |
| GWT: | A sensible person discreetly hides knowledge, but foolish minds preach stupidity.(GOD'S WORD®) |
| KJV: | A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. |
| ASV: | A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. |
| BBE: | A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts. |
| DBY: | A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly. |
| ERV: | A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. |
| JPS: | A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. |
| WBS: | A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. |
| WEB: | A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness. |
| YLT: | A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly. |
| Proverbs 12:23 Cross References |
| XREF: | Proverbs 10:14 Wise men store up knowledge, But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.
Proverbs 11:13 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is trustworthy conceals a matter.
Proverbs 13:16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool displays folly.
Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly.
Proverbs 29:11 A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back. (NASB ©1995) |
| Commentaries and Concordances |
| WES: | 12:23 Concealeth - He does not unseasonably utter what he knows. Foolishness - Betrays his ignorance and folly. |
| MHC: | 12:16. A foolish man is soon angry, and is hasty in expressing it; he is ever in trouble and running into mischief. It is kindness to ourselves to make light of injuries and affronts, instead of making the worst of them. 17. It is good for all to dread and detest the sin of lying, and to be governed by honesty. 18. Whisperings and evil surmises, like a sword, separate those that have been dear to each other. The tongue of the wise is health, making all whole. 19. If truth be spoken, it will hold good; whoever may be disobliged, still it will keep its ground. 20. Deceit and falsehood bring terrors and perplexities. But those who consult the peace and happiness of others have joy in their own minds. 21. If men are sincerely righteous, the righteous God has engaged that no evil shall happen to them. But they that delight in mischief shall have enough of it. 22. Make conscience of truth, not only in words, but in actions. 23. Foolish men proclaim to all the folly and emptiness of their minds. 24. Those who will not take pains in an honest calling, living by tricks and dishonesty, are paltry and beggarly. 25. Care, fear, and sorrow, upon the spirits, deprive men of vigour in what is to be done, or courage in what is to be borne. A good word from God, applied by faith, makes the heart glad. 26. The righteous is abundant; though not in this world's goods, yet in the graces and comforts of the Spirit, which are the true riches. Evil men vainly flatter themselves that their ways are not wrong. 27. The slothful man makes no good use of the advantages Providence puts in his way, and has no comfort in them. The substance of a diligent man, though not great, does good to him and his family. He sees that God gives it to him in answer to prayer. 28. The way of religion is a straight, plain way; it is the way of righteousness. There is not only life at the end, but life in the way; all true comfort. |
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