Proverbs 12:23
12:22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
KJV
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
A prudent man conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
What does Proverbs 12:23 mean?
Proverbs 12:23 is a verse in the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include עָרוּם (ʻârûwm), אָדָם (ʼâdâm), כָּסָה (kâçâh). It connects to 8 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.
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Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without.
Genesis 10:6And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan.
Genesis 49:3Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:
Exodus 12:12For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the LORD. gods: or, princes
Exodus 12:29And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle. dungeon: Heb. house of the pit
Exodus 12:30And Pharaoh rose up in the night, he, and all his servants, and all the Egyptians; and there was a great cry in Egypt; for there was not a house where there was not one dead.
Exodus 13:15And it came to pass, when Pharaoh would hardly let us go, that the LORD slew all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man, and the firstborn of beast: therefore I sacrifice to the LORD all that openeth the matrix, being males; but all the firstborn of my children I redeem.
Hebrews 11:28Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.
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Other verses that share key original-language words with Proverbs 12:23.
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. layeth: Heb. spreadeth
Proverbs 14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
Genesis 2:19And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof. Adam: or, the man
Genesis 2:20And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. gave: Heb. called
Genesis 2:23And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. Woman: Heb. Isha Man: Heb. Ish
Genesis 3:20And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living. Eve: Heb. Chavah: that is Living
Genesis 3:9And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?
Genesis 4:25And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. Seth: Heb. Sheth: that is Appointed, or, Put
Frequently asked questions
What does Proverbs 12:23 say?
Proverbs 12:23 (King James Version) reads: "A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness."
Is Proverbs 12:23 in the Old or New Testament?
Proverbs 12:23 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Proverbs.
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