Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
A prudent man concealeth knowledge,.... Of things natural or divine, which he is furnished with; not but that he is willing to communicate it, as he should, at proper times, in proper places, and to…
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
Note, 1. He that is wise does not affect to proclaim his wisdom, and it is his honour that he does not. He communicates his knowledge when it may turn to the edification of others, but he conceals it…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
the heart] Comp.
"The heart of fools is in their mouth;
But the mouth of wise men is their heart." Sir 21:26.
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