Proverbs 12:23
The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.
In context
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
21 No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble. 22 The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. 23 The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool’s heart blurts out folly. 24 Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
25 Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. 26 The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 12:23 in the KJV
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 12:23 in the ESV
A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.