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Proverbs 12:23 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 12 · verse 23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.Proverbs 12:23 · King James Version
Proverbs 12:23 in context
21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- proclaimethqârâʼto call out toH7121 →
- concealethkâçâhproperly, to plumpH3680 →
- knowledgedaʻathknowledgeH1847 →
- prudentʻârûwmcunningH6175 →
- heartlêbthe heartH3820 →
- foolskᵉçîylproperly, fatH3684 →
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Note, 1. He that is wise does not affect to proclaim his wisdom, and it is his honour that he does not. He communicates his knowledge when it may turn to the edification of others, but he conceals it when the showing of it would only tend to his own commendation.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary