Proverbs 12:23 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. A prudent man concealeth knowledge - "If a fool hold his peace he may pass for a wise man." I have known men of some learning, so intent on immediately informing a company how well cultivated their minds were, that they have passed either for insignificant pedants or stupid asses.

Proverbs 12:23

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