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Proverbs 12:23–24

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A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
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From verse 23

  1. Proverbs 13:16Rank 1 from verse 23
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    16Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

  2. Proverbs 10:19Rank 2 from verse 23
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    19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

  3. Proverbs 11:13Rank 3 from verse 23
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    13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

  4. Proverbs 10:14Rank 4 from verse 23
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    14Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

  5. Proverbs 15:2Rank 5 from verse 23
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    2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

  6. Ecclesiastes 10:12–14Rank 6 from verse 23
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    12The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

    13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

    14A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?

  7. Ecclesiastes 10:3Rank 7 from verse 23
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    3Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.

From verse 24

  1. Proverbs 12:27Rank 1 from verse 24
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    27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

  2. Proverbs 10:4Rank 2 from verse 24
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    4He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

  3. Proverbs 21:25–26Rank 3 from verse 24
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    25The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

    26He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

  4. Proverbs 13:4Rank 4 from verse 24
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    4The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

  5. Proverbs 19:15Rank 5 from verse 24
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    15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

  6. Proverbs 22:29Rank 6 from verse 24
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    29Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

  7. 1 Kings 11:28Rank 7 from verse 24
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    28And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valour: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.

  8. Genesis 49:15Rank 8 from verse 24
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    15And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant unto tribute.

  9. Proverbs 17:2Rank 9 from verse 24
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    2A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

  10. Proverbs 22:13Rank 10 from verse 24
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    13The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.

  11. 1 Kings 9:21Rank 11 from verse 24
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    21Their children that were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel also were not able utterly to destroy, upon those did Solomon levy a tribute of bondservice unto this day.

  12. Proverbs 26:13–16Rank 12 from verse 24
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    13The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

    14As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

    15The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

    16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

  13. Proverbs 24:30–34Rank 13 from verse 24
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    30I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;

    31And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.

    32Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.

    33Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:

    34So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.

  14. 1 Kings 12:20Rank 14 from verse 24
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    20And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.

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Proverbs 12:23

COMBINED MEANING

prudent

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Wise, discerning, thoughtful, circumspect, and careful in judgment or conduct.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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fools

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Persons lacking wisdom or sound judgment, especially in moral or spiritual conduct.

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Proverbs 12:24

COMBINED MEANING

hand

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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

diligent

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Steady, earnest, and careful in effort; or performed with persistent, attentive care.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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bear

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Sense 1: To carry, support, convey, endure, sustain, or be answerable for. Sense 2: To produce or bring forth offspring, fruit, or another result. Sense 3: In ‘bear witness’ or ‘bear record,’ to testify or give witness. Sense 4: A large wild animal.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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rule

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Sense 1: To govern, lead, direct, control, or exercise authority. Sense 2: A standard, principle, prescribed order, measuring line, boundary, or allotted sphere.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

slothful

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Lazy, idle, sluggish, negligent, or slow and unwilling to act or labour.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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tribute

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1. A tax, payment, or imposed due rendered to a ruler or governing power. 2. Labour or service imposed on a subject people. 3. A portion or offering rendered to the Lord.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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12:22Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.

12:23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

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12:24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

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12:25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

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