Proverbs 12:23

Modern English Version

A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

Cross References

Nehemiah 2:12

Then I arose in the night, I and a few men who were with me; I told no one what my God had put in my heart to do for Jerusalem. There was no animal with me, except the one on which I rode.

Nehemiah 2:16

The officials did not know where I went or what I did, since I had not yet told it to the Jews, the priests, the nobles, the officials, or to any of the others who would do the work.

Proverbs 10:14

Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool brings destruction near.

Proverbs 10:19

When words are many, sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

Proverbs 11:13

A talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.

Proverbs 13:16

Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

Proverbs 14:33

In the heart of the discerning wisdom reposes, and in the midst of fools it is made known.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright, but the mouth of fools pours out folly.

Proverbs 18:2

A fool takes no delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.

Proverbs 29:11

A fool utters all his anger, but a wise man restrains it.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

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

1 Samuel 10:16

Saul said to his uncle, “He told us plainly that the donkeys were found.” But the matter of the kingdom, of which Samuel had spoken, he did not mention.