Proverbs 12:23

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicises stupidity.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:16

Every sensible person acts knowledgeably, but a fool displays his stupidity.

Proverbs 11:13

A gossip goes around revealing a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.

Proverbs 10:14

The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.

Proverbs 10:19

When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is prudent.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

Even when the fool walks along the road, his heart lacks sense, and he shows everyone he is a fool.

Proverbs 18:2

A fool does not delight in understanding, but only wants to show off his opinions.  ,

Proverbs 29:11

A fool gives full vent to his anger,  , but a wise person holds it in check.

1 Samuel 10:16

Saul told him, ‘He assured us the donkeys had been found.’ However, Saul did not tell him what Samuel had said about the matter of kingship.

Nehemiah 2:12

I got up at night and took a few men with me. I didn’t tell anyone what my God had laid on my heart to do for Jerusalem. The only animal I took  was the one I was riding.

Nehemiah 2:16

The officials did not know where I had gone or what I was doing, for I had not yet told the Jews, priests, nobles, officials, or the rest of those who would be doing the work.

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning; she is known  even among fools.