Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 13:16 : 16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
- Prov 15:2 : 2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
- Prov 11:13 : 13 One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
- Prov 10:14 : 14 Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
- Prov 10:19 : 19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
- Eccl 10:3 : 3 Yes also, when the fool walks by the way, his understanding 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 a fool is swallowed by his own lips. 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. 14 A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn't know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?
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16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
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7The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
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11A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
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15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
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14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
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2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
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14Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
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7Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips.
8The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
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33Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.
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3The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
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2A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.
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24The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
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27He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
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12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.
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14A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn't know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?
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21The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
22Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
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9Don't speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
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16A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.
18The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
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8The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.
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18He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.
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3A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
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3The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.
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12Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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20There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.
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2A wise man's heart is at his right hand, but a fool's heart at his left.
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4The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.