Proverbs 12:23
An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; 1 But the heart of fools shall meet with curses. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
In Context
22Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord; 1 But he that deals faithfully is accepted with him. 1
24The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; 1 But the deceitful shall be for a prey. 1
Cross References
1 Samuel 10:16And Saul said to his kinsman, He verily told me that the asses were found. But the matter of the kingdom he told him not.
Proverbs 10:19By a multitude of words thou shalt not escape sin; 1 But if thou refrain thy lips thou wilt be prudent. 1
Proverbs 13:16Every prudent man acts with knowledge: 1 But the fool displays his own mischief. 1
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise knows what is good: 1 But the mouth of the foolish tells out evil things. 1
Ecclesiastes 10:3Yea, and whenever a fool walks by the way, 1 His heart will fail him, 1 And all that he thinks of is folly. 1
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 →