Proverbs 12:23

God's Word

A sensible person ⌞discreetly⌟ hides knowledge, but foolish minds preach stupidity.

Cross References

Nehemiah 2:12

During the night I went out with a few men without telling anyone what my God had inspired me to do for Jerusalem. The only animal I had was the one I was riding.

Nehemiah 2:16

The officials didn’t know where I had gone or what I had done. I hadn’t yet told the Jews, the priests, the leaders, the other officials, or any of the rest who would be doing the work.

Proverbs 10:14

Those who are wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a stubborn fool invites ruin.

Proverbs 10:19

Sin is unavoidable when there is much talk, but whoever seals his lips is wise.

Proverbs 11:13

Whoever gossips gives away secrets, but whoever is trustworthy in spirit can keep a secret.

Proverbs 13:16

Any sensible person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays stupidity.

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom finds rest in the heart of an understanding person. Even fools recognize this.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongues of wise people give good expression to knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out a flood of stupidity.

Proverbs 18:2

A fool does not find joy in understanding but only in expressing his own opinion.

Proverbs 29:11

A fool expresses all his emotions, but a wise person controls them.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

Even when a fool goes walking, he has no sense and shows everyone else that he’s a fool.

1 Samuel 10:16

“He assured us the donkeys had been found,” Saul answered his uncle. But Saul didn’t tell him what Samuel said ⌞about his becoming king⌟.