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.