Proverbs 12:23

Modern

A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

Traditional

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

Literal

A prudent man is concealing knowledge, and the heart of stupid ones calls out folly.

Latin

Homo versatus celat scientiam, et cor insipientium provocat stultitiam.

Hebrew

English

A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
Proverbs 11:13
A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
Proverbs 10:19
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:14
The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
Ecclesiastes 10:3
Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone 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 consume him.