Proverbs 12:23

The Passion Translation

Those who possess wisdom don’t feel the need to impress others with what they know, but foolish ones make sure their ignorance is on display.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:14

Wise men don’t divulge all that they know, but chattering fools blurt out words that bring them to the brink of ruin.

Proverbs 10:19

If you keep talking, it won’t be long before you’re saying something really wrong. Prove you’re wise from the very start— just bite your tongue and be strong!

Proverbs 11:13

You can’t trust gossipers with a secret; they’ll just go blab it all. Put your confidence instead in a trusted friend, for he will be faithful to keep it in confidence.

Proverbs 13:16

Everything a wise and shrewd man does comes from a source of revelation-knowledge, but the behavior of a fool puts foolishness on parade!

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom soothes the heart of the one with living-understanding, but the heart of the fool just stockpiles stupidity.

Proverbs 15:2

When wisdom speaks, understanding becomes attractive. But the words of the fool make their ignorance look laughable.

Proverbs 18:2

Senseless people find no pleasure in acquiring true wisdom, for all they want to do is impress you with what they know.

Proverbs 29:11

You can recognize fools by the way they give full vent to their rage and let their words fly! But the wise bite their tongues and hold back all they could say.