Proverbs 12:23 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

A prudent man concealeth knowledge. — Till the right opportunity for bringing it forth presents itself; while “the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness,” cannot help blurting out and displaying its ignorance and folly, which it mistakes for wisdom.

Proverbs 12:23

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