Proverbs 12:23
The Scripture
(23) A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the author contrasts the outcomes of wisdom and folly, describing how the righteous will be blessed and the wicked will be cursed. It emphasizes that God's judgment is just and that his wisdom guides the path of the righteous. The chapter ends with a reminder that the fear of the Lord leads to true prosperity.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 10:19Proverbs 11:13Proverbs 13:16Proverbs 15:2Ecclesiastes 10:3Ecclesiastes 10:12Ecclesiastes 10:13Ecclesiastes 10:14
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