Proverbs 12:23
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
A prudent man conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
American King James Version (AKJV)
A prudent man conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.
Webster's Revision
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
World English Bible
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
English Revised Version (ERV)
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Clarke's Proverbs 12:23 Bible Commentary
A prudent man concealeth knowledge - "If a fool hold his peace he may pass for a wise man." I have known men of some learning, so intent on immediately informing a company how well cultivated their minds were, that they have passed either for insignificant pedants or stupid asses.
Barnes's Proverbs 12:23 Bible Commentary
Another aspect of the truth of Proverbs 10:14.
Wesley's Proverbs 12:23 Bible Commentary
12:23 Concealeth - He does not unseasonably utter what he knows.Foolishness - Betrays his ignorance and folly.