Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
*A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fooles proclaimeth foolishnesse.
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- *Cross-referenceChap. 13.16. & 15.2.
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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?
12*†The words of a wise mans mouth are gratious: but the lips of a foole will swallow vp himselfe.
13†The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishnesse: and the end of his talke is mischieuous madnesse.
14*†*A foole also is full of words; a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall bee after him who can tell him?
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Proverbs 12:23
Wise, discerning, thoughtful, circumspect, and careful in judgment or conduct.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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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
Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.
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Persons lacking wisdom or sound judgment, especially in moral or spiritual conduct.
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proclaimeth
Makes known openly or publicly.
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foolishness
Lack of wisdom, sound judgment, or understanding; folly or absurd conduct.
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12:22Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.
12:22Lying lippes are abomination to the LORD: but they that deale truely, are his delight.
12:23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
12:23*A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fooles proclaimeth foolishnesse.
Selected passage12:24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
12:24*‖The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the slouthfull shall bee vnder tribute.