Proverbs 12:23

Proverbs 12:23 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

23The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,

but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.

23A prudent person conceals knowledge,

But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

23A shrewd man is reluctant to display his knowledge [until the proper time],

But the heart of [over-confident] fools proclaims foolishness. [Is 32:6]

23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself,

but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

23A prudent man concealeth knowledge;

But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

23A wise man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of the fooles publisheth foolishnes.

23A prudent man keeps his knowledge,

but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

23Wise people keep their knowledge to themselves.

But the hearts of foolish people shout foolish things.

23Careful people keep quiet about how much they know.

But foolish people show everyone how silly they are.

23A prudent man is concealing knowledge, || And the heart of fools proclaims folly.