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

Phrase of Scripture		Correlating Passages

A prudent		Pro 10:19; Pro 11:13; Pro 13:16
but		Pro 15:2; Ecc 10:3,12-14

Correlating Passages

A prudent

	Pro 10:19	In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.
	Pro 11:13	A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
	Pro 13:16	Every prudent [man] dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open [his] folly.

but

	Pro 15:2	The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
	Ecc 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.
	Ecc 10:12	The words of a wise man's mouth [are] gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
	Ecc 10:13	The beginning of the words of his mouth [is] foolishness: and the end of his talk [is] mischievous madness.
	Ecc 10:14	A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?

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Scott, Thomas. "Proverbs 12:23," The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Blue Letter Bible. 1836. 9 Jul 2004. .
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