23 The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool's heart blurts out folly.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
23 Prudent people don't flaunt their knowledge; talkative fools broadcast their silliness.
23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
23 The wise don't make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness.
16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
16 In everything the prudent acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.
16 A commonsense person lives good sense; fools litter the country with silliness.
16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool lays open his folly.
16 Wise people think before they act; fools don't-and even brag about their foolishness.
(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.
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.