Cross References A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly. Proverbs 10:14 The substance of a rich man is the city of his strength: the fear of the poor is their poverty. Proverbs 11:13 Where there is no governor, the people shall fall: but there is safety where there is much counsel. Proverbs 13:16 The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly. Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly. Proverbs 18:2 A fool receiveth not the words of prudence: unless thou say those things which are in his heart. Proverbs 29:11 A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly. prudent Proverbs 10:19 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: but the heart of the wicked is nothing worth. Proverbs 11:13 Where there is no governor, the people shall fall: but there is safety where there is much counsel. Proverbs 13:16 The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly. but Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly. Ecclesiastes 10:3,12-14 Yea, and the fool when he walketh in the way, whereas he himself is a fool, esteemeth all men fools. . . . Context Loving Discipline and Knowledge…22Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully, please him. 23A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.24The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful shall be under tribute.… Lexicon A shrewdעָ֭רוּם (‘ā·rūm) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6175: Crafty, shrewd, sensible man אָדָ֣ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 120: Ruddy, a human being keeps כֹּ֣סֶה (kō·seh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3680: To plump, fill up hollows, to cover his knowledge {to himself}, דָּ֑עַת (dā·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 1847: Knowledge but a foolish כְּ֝סִילִ֗ים (kə·sî·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 3684: Stupid fellow, dullard, fool heart וְלֵ֥ב (wə·lêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre proclaims יִקְרָ֥א (yiq·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7121: To call, proclaim, read its folly. אִוֶּֽלֶת׃ (’iw·we·leṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 200: Silliness Additional Translations A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.A prudent man conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness. A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses. A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly. A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness. A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly. Jump to Previous Clear Concealeth Conceals Folly Foolish Foolishness Fools Heart Hearts Keeps Makes Proclaim Proclaimeth Proclaims Prudent SharpJump to Next Clear Concealeth Conceals Folly Foolish Foolishness Fools Heart Hearts Keeps Makes Proclaim Proclaimeth Proclaims Prudent SharpExternal Links Proverbs 12:23 NIVProverbs 12:23 NLT Proverbs 12:23 ESV Proverbs 12:23 NASB Proverbs 12:23 ASV Proverbs 12:23 Bible Apps Proverbs 12:23 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 12:23 Chinese Bible Proverbs 12:23 French Bible Proverbs 12:23 German Bible Alphabetical: A blurts but conceals folly fools heart himself his keeps knowledge man of out proclaims prudent the to OT Poetry: Proverbs 12:23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge (Prov. Pro Pr) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |