Verse Comparison: Proverbs 12:23
American Standard Version
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Amplified® Bible
A prudent man is reluctant to display his knowledge, but the heart of [self-confident] fools proclaims their folly.
Contemporary English Version
Be sensible and don't tell everything you know-- only fools spread foolishness everywhere.
Darby English Version
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
Good News Bible
Smart people keep quiet about what they know, but stupid people advertise their ignorance.
King James Version
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
New American Standard Bible
A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
New International Version
A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself,
but the heart of fools blurts out folly.
New King James Version
A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Revised Standard Version
A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly.
Young's Literal Translation
A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.