23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

Other Translations of Proverbs 12:23

New International Version

23 The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool's heart blurts out folly.

English Standard Version

23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

The Message

23 Prudent people don't flaunt their knowledge; talkative fools broadcast their silliness.

New King James Version

23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

New Living Translation

23 The wise don't make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 12:23

Commentary on Proverbs 12:23

(Read Proverbs 12:23)

Foolish men proclaim to all the folly and emptiness of their minds.

16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

Other Translations of Proverbs 13:16

New International Version

16 All who are prudent act withOr "prudent protect themselves through" knowledge, but fools expose their folly.

English Standard Version

16 In everything the prudent acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.

The Message

16 A commonsense person lives good sense; fools litter the country with silliness.

New King James Version

16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool lays open his folly.

New Living Translation

16 Wise people think before they act; fools don't-and even brag about their foolishness.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:16

Commentary on Proverbs 13:16

(Read Proverbs 13:16)

It is folly to talk of things of which we know nothing, and to undertake what we are no way fit for.