Catholic Public Domain Version
"A resourceful man conceals knowledge. And the heart of the unwise provokes foolishness. "
— Proverbs 12:23, Catholic Public Domain Version
“A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.”
“A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. ”
“A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.”
“The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.”
“A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.”
“A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.”
“A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.”
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evils. But gladness follows those who take up counsels of peace.
Whatever may befall the just, it will not discourage him. But the impious will be filled with disasters.
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. But whoever acts faithfully pleases him.
A resourceful man conceals knowledge. And the heart of the unwise provokes foolishness.
The hand of the strong will rule. But anyone who is neglectful will pay tribute.
Grief in the heart of a man humbles him. And with a good word he shall be made glad.
He who ignores a loss for the sake of a friend is just. But the way of the impious will deceive them.