Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man conceals his knowledge, 1 but the heart of fools shouts out folly. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
In Context
22Yahweh hates lying lips, 1 but those who live faithfully are his delight. 1
24The hand of the diligent will rule, 1 but lazy people will be put to forced labor. 1
Cross References
1 Samuel 10:16Saul replied to his uncle, “He told us plainly that the donkeys had been found.” But he did not tell him about the matter of the kingdom, of which Samuel had spoken.
Nehemiah 2:16The rulers did not know where I went or what I did, and I had not yet informed the Jews, nor the priests, nor the nobles, nor the rulers, nor the rest who did the work.
Proverbs 10:19When there are many words, transgression is not lacking, 1 but he who is careful in what he says is wise. 1
Proverbs 13:16Prudent people act out of knowledge in every decision, 1 but a fool parades his folly. 1
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of wise people compliments knowledge, 1 but the mouth of fools pours out folly. 1
Ecclesiastes 10:3When a fool walks down a road, 2 his thinking is deficient, 3 proving to everyone he is a fool. 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 →