Proverbs 12:23
If you're sensible, you don't show off your knowledge, but stupid people announce their stupidity.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
In Context
22The Lord hates liars but is happy with those who are trustworthy.
24Hard work brings leadership, but laziness brings slavery.
Cross References
1 Samuel 10:16“He promised us the donkeys had been found,” Saul replied. But Saul didn't tell his uncle what Samuel had said about him becoming king.
Nehemiah 2:16Those in charge of the city had no idea where I had gone or what I was doing, because I hadn't yet told the Jews, priests, nobles, or officials or any others about the construction plans.
Proverbs 10:19If you talk too much, you'll say something wrong. Be wise and take care what you say.
Proverbs 13:16All wise people act intelligently, but stupid people demonstrate their stupidity.
Proverbs 15:2What wise people say makes knowledge attractive, but stupid people talk a lot of nonsense.
Ecclesiastes 10:3Just the way that fools walk down the road shows they have no sense, making clear to everyone their stupidity.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:23
22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord : but they that deal truly are his delight. We are here taught, 1. To hate lying, and to keep at the utmost distance from it, because it is an abomination to the Lord, and renders those abominable in his sight that allow themselves in it, not only because it is a breach of his law, but because it is destructive to human society. 2. To make conscience of truth, not only in our words, but in all our actions, because those that deal truly and sincerely in all their dealings… Read the whole commentary →