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%

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

  • Prov 15:7
    84%

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

  • Prov 29:11
    84%

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

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    83%

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

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

  • Prov 15:14
    83%

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

  • Prov 15:2
    82%

    2The tongue of the wise uses knowledge appropriately, but the mouth of fools pours 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%

    7Leave the presence of a foolish man, when you do not perceive 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 rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is in the heart 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 will preserve them.

  • Prov 18:2
    80%

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

  • Prov 27:12
    79%

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

    28Even 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%

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

    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 increases learning.

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

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

  • Prov 23:9
    78%

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

  • Prov 14:15-18
    4 verses
    78%

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

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

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

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

  • Prov 18:15
    78%

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

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

  • Prov 24:7
    77%

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

  • Prov 22:3
    77%

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

  • Prov 19:3
    76%

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

  • Prov 26:12
    76%

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

  • Prov 10:23
    76%

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

  • Prov 17:24
    76%

    24Wisdom 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%

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

  • Prov 15:21
    76%

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

  • Prov 28:26
    75%

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

  • Eccl 9:17
    75%

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

  • Prov 26:5
    75%

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

  • Prov 8:5
    75%

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

  • Prov 10:21
    75%

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

  • Prov 15:5
    75%

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

  • Prov 21:20
    75%

    20There 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%

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

    3Yes, 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%

    4The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of laughter.