Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 13:16 : 16 Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth [his] 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 10:12-14 : 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?
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