Proverbs 12:23

Proverbs 12:23 in other translations

What does Proverbs 12:23 mean?

Proverbs 12:23 in the original Hebrew

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Cross references for Proverbs 12:23

• Proverbs 13:16

  Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

• Proverbs 11:13

  A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

• Proverbs 10:19

  In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

• Proverbs 10:14

  Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

• Proverbs 15:2

  The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

• Ecclesiastes 10:3

  Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.

• Ecclesiastes 10:12-14

  The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?

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Context

• Proverbs 12:22

  Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.

• Proverbs 12:23

  A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

• Proverbs 12:24

  The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

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