Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man concealeth his knowledge; Bur the heart of fools proclaimeth their foolishness.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
In Context
22False lips are the abomination of the LORD; But they who deal truly are his delight.
24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be under tribute.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words there wanteth not offence; But he who restraineth his lips is wise.
Proverbs 13:16Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; But a fool spreadeth abroad his folly.
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge pleasing; But the mouth of fools poureth forth folly.
Ecclesiastes 10:3Yea, even when the fool walketh in the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.
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 →