Proverbs 12:23
Proverbs 12:23 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Proverbs 12:23 The Message (MSG)
Prudent people don’t flaunt their knowledge; talkative fools broadcast their silliness.
Proverbs 12:23 King James Version (KJV)
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23 New Century Version (NCV)
Wise people keep what they know to themselves, but fools can’t keep from showing how foolish they are.
Proverbs 12:23 American Standard Version (ASV)
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23 New International Version (NIV)
The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.
Proverbs 12:23 New King James Version (NKJV)
A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A shrewd man is reluctant to display his knowledge [until the proper time], But the heart of [over-confident] fools proclaims foolishness. [Is 32:6]
Proverbs 12:23 New Living Translation (NLT)
The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness.