Bible verse
A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
Proverbs 12:23 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 12.
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.
KJV
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
ASV
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
ERV
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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