Proverbs 12:23

King James Version 1611 (Original)

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 dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
  • Prov 15:2 : 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
  • Prov 11:13 : 13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
  • Prov 10:14 : 14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
  • Prov 10:19 : 19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
  • Eccl 10:3 : 3 Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom 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 is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 13:16
    86%

    16Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

  • Prov 15:7
    84%

    7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

  • Prov 29:11
    84%

    11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    83%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

    16A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

  • Prov 15:14
    83%

    14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

  • Prov 15:2
    82%

    2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

  • Prov 10:14
    82%

    14Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    82%

    7Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 14:33
    81%

    33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

  • Prov 14:3
    80%

    3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Prov 18:2
    80%

    2A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

  • Prov 27:12
    79%

    12A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

  • Prov 14:24
    79%

    24The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    79%

    27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

    28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

  • Eccl 10:12-14
    3 verses
    79%

    12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

    13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

    14A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?

  • Prov 16:21-23
    3 verses
    79%

    21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

    22Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

    23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

  • Prov 23:9
    78%

    9Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

  • Prov 14:15-18
    4 verses
    78%

    15The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

    16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

    17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

    18The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

  • Prov 18:15
    78%

    15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

  • Prov 10:8
    78%

    8The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    77%

    18He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

    19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

  • Prov 24:7
    77%

    7Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.

  • Prov 22:3
    77%

    3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

  • Prov 19:3
    76%

    3The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.

  • Prov 26:12
    76%

    12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

  • Prov 10:23
    76%

    23It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

  • Prov 17:24
    76%

    24Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 19:1
    76%

    1Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

  • Prov 15:21
    76%

    21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

  • Prov 28:26
    75%

    26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

  • Eccl 9:17
    75%

    17The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

  • Prov 26:5
    75%

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

  • Prov 8:5
    75%

    5O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.

  • Prov 10:21
    75%

    21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

  • Prov 15:5
    75%

    5A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

  • Prov 21:20
    75%

    20There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

  • Eccl 10:2-3
    2 verses
    75%

    2A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.

    3Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.

  • Eccl 7:4
    74%

    4The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.