Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man, concealeth knowledge, but, the heart of dullards, proclaimeth folly.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
In Context
22An abomination to Yahweh, are lips that are false, but, he that dealeth faithfully, is his delight.
24The hand of the diligent, shall bear rule, but, the indolent, shall come under tribute.
Cross References
1 Samuel 10:16And Saul said unto his uncle, He, told, us that the asses were found,—but, as to the matter of the kingdom, he told him not what Samuel had said.
Nehemiah 2:16Now, the deputies, knew not whither I had gone, nor what I was doing,—not even to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the deputies, nor to the rest who were doing the work, had I as yet told it.
Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words, there wanteth not transgression, but, he that restraineth his lips, sheweth prudence.
Proverbs 13:16Every prudent man, maketh use of knowledge, but, a dullard, spreadeth folly.
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise, adorneth knowledge,—but, the mouth of dullards, belcheth out folly.
Ecclesiastes 10:3Yea, even by the way, as the foolish man walketh along, his sense faileth him—and he telleth everyone that, foolish, is he!
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 →