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Proverbs 12:23

WisdomWords and speech

21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

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.

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

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BSB
A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
KJV
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
WEB
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
ASV
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
DARBY
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
BLB
A prudent man is concealing knowledge, and the heart of stupid ones calls out folly.
ÅB
Et klokt menneske skjuler det han vet, men dårers hjerte roper ut sin dårskap.
OTB
De kloke holder sin kunnskap for seg selv, men dårers hjerte utbasunerer dårskap.
B1930
Et klokt menneske skjuler det han vet, men dårers hjerte roper ut sin dårskap.

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