Proverbs 12:23 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 12:23 MSG (The Message)
Prudent people don’t flaunt their knowledge; talkative fools broadcast their silliness.
Proverbs 12:23 KJV (King James Version)
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Proverbs 12:23 NCV (New Century Version)
Wise people keep what they know to themselves, but fools can’t keep from showing how foolish they are.
Proverbs 12:23 ASV (American Standard Version)
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23 NIV (New International Version)
The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.
Proverbs 12:23 NKJV (New King James Version)
A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23 AMP (Amplified Bible)
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 NLT (New Living Translation)
The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Those who possess wisdom don’t feel the need to impress others with what they know, but foolish ones make sure their ignorance is on display.
Proverbs 12:23 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.