Proverbs 12:23

KJV1611 – Modern English

A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

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  • Prov 13:16 : 16 Every prudent man deals with knowledge, but a fool lays open his folly.
  • Prov 15:2 : 2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge appropriately, but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.
  • Prov 11:13 : 13 A gossip reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals 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 is no lack of sin, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
  • Eccl 10:3 : 3 Yes, also, when he that is a fool walks by the way, his wisdom fails him, and he says to everyone 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 him up. 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)

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  • Prov 13:16
    86%

    16 Every prudent man deals with knowledge, but a fool lays open his folly.

  • Prov 15:7
    84%

    7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the heart of the foolish does not.

  • Prov 29:11
    84%

    11 A fool utters all his mind; but a wise man keeps it in till afterward.

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    83%

    15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.

    16 A fool's wrath is immediately known, but a prudent man covers shame.

  • Prov 15:14
    83%

    14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

  • Prov 15:2
    82%

    2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge appropriately, but the mouth of fools pours 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 Leave the presence of a foolish man, when you do not perceive 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 rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is in the heart 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 will preserve them.

  • Prov 18:2
    80%

    2 A fool has no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may express itself.

  • Prov 27:12
    79%

    12 A prudent man foresees evil and hides 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 who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

    28 Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise; and he who shuts 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 him up.

    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 increases learning.

    22 Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.

    23 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

  • Prov 23:9
    78%

    9 Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

  • Prov 14:15-18
    4 verses
    78%

    15 The simple believes every word, but the prudent man considers his steps carefully.

    16 A wise man fears and departs from evil, but the fool rages and is confident.

    17 He who is quickly angry acts foolishly, and a man of wicked intentions is hated.

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

  • Prov 18:15
    78%

    15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks 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 who hides hatred with lying lips, and he who utters slander, is a fool.

    19 In the multitude of words, there is no lack of sin, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Prov 24:7
    77%

    7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the gate.

  • Prov 22:3
    77%

    3 A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished.

  • Prov 19:3
    76%

    3 The foolishness of man perverts his way, and his heart frets against the LORD.

  • Prov 26:12
    76%

    12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 10:23
    76%

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

  • Prov 17:24
    76%

    24 Wisdom is in the sight of him who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 19:1
    76%

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

  • Prov 15:21
    76%

    21 Folly is joy to him who is destitute of wisdom, but a man of understanding walks uprightly.

  • Prov 28:26
    75%

    26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks wisely shall be delivered.

  • Eccl 9:17
    75%

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

  • Prov 26:5
    75%

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

  • Prov 8:5
    75%

    5 O simple ones, understand wisdom; and you fools, be of an understanding heart.

  • Prov 10:21
    75%

    21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of wisdom.

  • Prov 15:5
    75%

    5 A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who regards reproof is prudent.

  • Prov 21:20
    75%

    20 There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man spends 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 Yes, also, when he that is a fool walks by the way, his wisdom fails him, and he says to everyone 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 laughter.