Verse 23

A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 13:16 : 16 Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth [his] folly.
• Prov 15:2 : 2 The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
• Prov 11:13 : 13 He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
• Prov 10:14 : 14 Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.
• Prov 10:19 : 19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
• Eccl 10:3 : 3 Yea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one [that] he is a fool.
• Eccl 10:12-14 : 12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. 14 A fool also multiplieth words: [yet] man knoweth not what shall be; and that which shall be after him, who can tell him?