Proverbs 12:23

Authorized King James Version (1611)

¶ 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%

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

  • Prov 15:7
    84%

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

  • Prov 29:11
    84%

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

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    83%

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

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

  • Prov 15:14
    83%

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

  • Prov 15:2
    82%

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

  • Prov 10:14
    82%

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

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    82%

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

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

  • Prov 14:33
    81%

    33 ¶ Wisdom 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%

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

  • Prov 18:2
    80%

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

  • Prov 27:12
    79%

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

  • Prov 14:24
    79%

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

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    79%

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

    28 Even 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%

    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?

  • Prov 16:21-23
    3 verses
    79%

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

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

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

  • Prov 23:9
    78%

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

  • Prov 14:15-18
    4 verses
    78%

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

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

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

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

  • Prov 18:15
    78%

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

  • Prov 10:8
    78%

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

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    77%

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

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

  • Prov 24:7
    77%

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

  • Prov 22:3
    77%

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

  • Prov 19:3
    76%

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

  • Prov 26:12
    76%

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

  • Prov 10:23
    76%

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

  • Prov 17:24
    76%

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

  • Prov 19:1
    76%

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

  • Prov 15:21
    76%

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

  • Prov 28:26
    75%

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

  • Eccl 9:17
    75%

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

  • Prov 26:5
    75%

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

  • Prov 8:5
    75%

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

  • Prov 10:21
    75%

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

  • Prov 15:5
    75%

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

  • Prov 21:20
    75%

    20 ¶ [There 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%

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

    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 7:4
    74%

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