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Proverbs 12:23

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23A clever person conceals knowledge,

but the heartq of a foolr announces folly.

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Footnotes

  1. qOr “mind”
  2. rHebrew “fools”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

A prudent man conceals knowledge,

but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,

but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A shrewd person conceals knowledge,

but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.

NLTNew Living Translation

The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,

but fools broadcast their foolishness.

KJV 1900King James Version

A prudent man concealeth knowledge:

But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.