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Proverbs 12:23

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

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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

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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.

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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