Proverbs 12:23

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 13:16 : 16 Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
  • Prov 15:2 : 2 The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.
  • Prov 11:13 : 13 The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.
  • Prov 10:14 : 14 Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.
  • Prov 10:19 : 19 When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
  • Eccl 10:3 : 3 Even when a fool walks along the road he lacks sense, and shows everyone what a fool he is.
  • Eccl 10:12-14 : 12 Words and Works of Wise Men and Fools The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive. 13 At the beginning his words are foolish and at the end his talk is wicked madness, 14 yet a fool keeps on babbling. No one knows what will happen; who can tell him what will happen in the future?

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 shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

  • Prov 15:7
    84%

    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

  • Prov 29:11
    84%

    11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    83%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

    16A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor.

  • Prov 15:14
    83%

    14The discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • Prov 15:2
    82%

    2The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

  • Prov 10:14
    82%

    14Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    82%

    7Walk abreast with a foolish person, and you do not understand wise counsel.

    8The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.

  • Prov 14:33
    81%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is not known in the inner parts of fools.

  • Prov 14:3
    80%

    3In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 18:2
    80%

    2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.

  • Prov 27:12
    79%

    12A shrewd person saw danger–he hid himself; the naive passed right on by– they had to pay for it.

  • Prov 14:24
    79%

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

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    79%

    27The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

    28Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

  • Eccl 10:12-14
    3 verses
    79%

    12Words and Works of Wise Men and Fools The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive.

    13At the beginning his words are foolish and at the end his talk is wicked madness,

    14yet a fool keeps on babbling. No one knows what will happen; who can tell him what will happen in the future?

  • Prov 16:21-23
    3 verses
    79%

    21The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

    22Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.

    23A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

  • 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%

    15A naive person will believe anything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps.

    16A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

    17A person who has a quick temper will do foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes will be hated.

    18The naive have inherited folly, but the shrewd will be crowned with knowledge.

  • Prov 18:15
    78%

    15The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 10:8
    78%

    8The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    77%

    18The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.

    19When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

  • Prov 24:7
    77%

    7Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth.

  • Prov 22:3
    77%

    3A shrewd person saw danger and hid himself, but the naive passed on by and paid for it.

  • Prov 19:3
    76%

    3A person’s folly subverts his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Prov 26:12
    76%

    12You have seen a man wise in his own opinion– there is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 10:23
    76%

    23Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.

  • Prov 17:24
    76%

    24Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 19:1
    76%

    1Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool.

  • Prov 15:21
    76%

    21Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

  • Prov 28:26
    75%

    26The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.

  • Eccl 9:17
    75%

    17Wisdom versus Fools, Sin, and Folly The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools.

  • Prov 26:5
    75%

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

  • Prov 8:5
    75%

    5You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment!

  • Prov 10:21
    75%

    21The teaching of the righteous feeds many, but fools die for lack of sense.

  • Prov 15:5
    75%

    5A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.

  • Prov 21:20
    75%

    20There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.

  • Eccl 10:2-3
    2 verses
    75%

    2Wisdom Can Be Nullified By the Caprice of Rulers A wise person’s good sense protects him, but a fool’s lack of sense leaves him vulnerable.

    3Even when a fool walks along the road he lacks sense, and shows everyone what a fool he is.

  • 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 merrymaking.