Verse 23

A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

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?