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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 12) Proverbs 12:23 KJV
"A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness."
Proverbs Chapter 12, Verse 23
Proverbs 12:23 in Context (Verses 20–26 KJV)
20
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.*
25
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.*