Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
In other versions
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
ASV
A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.
BBE
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
DBY
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, But the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
WEB
A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
YLT
A prudent man conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
ENG
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
WBT
A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
BSB
In context
21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.