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Proverbs 12:23

Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

A prudent man concealeth knowledge,.... Of things natural or divine, which he is furnished with; not but that he is…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Note, 1. He that is wise does not affect to proclaim his wisdom, and it is his honour that he does not. He communicates…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

the heart] Comp.

"The heart of fools is in their mouth;

But the mouth of wise men is their heart." Sir 21:26.