Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, 2 but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness. 1
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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 Adonai, 2 but those who do the truth are his delight. 1
24The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, 2 but laziness ends in slave labor. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words there is no lack of rebellious breach of relationship, 2 but he who restrains his lips + 10:19. Quoted in James 1:19 does wisely. 1
Proverbs 13:16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, 2 but a fool exposes folly. 1
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, 2 but the mouth of fools gush out 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 →