Proverbs 12:23
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23A sensible person ⸤discreetly⸥ hides knowledge,
but foolish minds preach stupidity.
Copyright 1995 God’s Word to the Nations Bible Society
In other versions
ESVEnglish Standard Version
A prudent man conceals knowledge,
but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Copyright 2001 Crossway Bibles
NIVNew International Version (2011)
The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,
but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.
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NLTNew Living Translation
The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,
but fools broadcast their foolishness.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
A clever person conceals knowledge,
but the heart of a fool announces folly.
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KJV 1900King James Version
A prudent man concealeth knowledge:
But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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