Proverbs 12:23
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 12
“A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.”Proverbs 12:23
What Does Proverbs 12:23 Mean?
Proverbs 12:23 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 12, verse 23 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 12:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 18:2“A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.”Proverbs 15:2“The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.”Proverbs 13:16“Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.”Proverbs 29:11“A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”Judges 16:17“That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for I have been a Nazarite unto God from my mother’s womb: if I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any other man.”Proverbs 10:19“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”Proverbs 11:13“A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.”Proverbs 10:14“Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.”Proverbs 14:33“Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.”Mark 7:22“Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:”Proverbs 15:14“The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.”Ecclesiastes 10:3“Yea 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.”Ecclesiastes 10:12“The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.”Ephesians 5:4“Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.”
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