Proverbs 12:23

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

Cross References (7)

  • Proverbs 13:16 (8)

    Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

  • Proverbs 11:13 (5)

    A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.

  • Proverbs 10:19 (5)

    When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Proverbs 10:14 (4)

    The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.

  • Proverbs 15:2 (4)

    The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

  • Ecclesiastes 10:3 (1)

    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 (1)

    The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.