Strong's Lexicon A shrewd עָ֭רוּם (‘ā·rūm) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6175: 1) subtle, shrewd, crafty, sly, sensible 1a) crafty 1b) shrewd, sensible, prudent man אָדָ֣ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 120: 1) man, mankind 1a) man, human being 1b) man, mankind (much more frequently intended sense in OT) 1c) Adam, first man 1d) city in Jordan valley keeps כֹּ֣סֶה (kō·seh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3680: 1) to cover, conceal, hide 1a) (Qal) conceal, covered (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be covered 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cover, clothe 1c2) to cover, conceal 1c3) to cover (for protection) 1c4) to cover over, spread over 1c5) to cover, overwhelm 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be covered 1d2) to be clothed 1e) (Hithpael) to cover oneself, clothe oneself his knowledge {to himself}, דָּ֑עַת (dā·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 1847: 1) knowledge 1a) knowledge, perception, skill 1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom but a foolish כְּ֝סִילִ֗ים (kə·sî·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 3684: 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one heart וְלֵ֥ב (wə·lêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 3820: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage proclaims יִקְרָ֥א (yiq·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7121: 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen its folly. אִוֶּֽלֶת׃ (’iw·we·leṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 200: 1) foolishness, folly Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleA shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly. Young's Literal Translation A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly. Holman Christian Standard Bible A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity. New American Standard Bible A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly. King James Bible A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. Parallel Verses New International Version The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool's heart blurts out folly. New Living Translation The wise don't make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness. English Standard Version A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly. New American Standard Bible A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly. King James Bible A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. Holman Christian Standard Bible A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity. International Standard Version A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself, but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness. NET Bible The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize folly. American Standard Version A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. English Revised Version A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. Young's Literal Translation A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly. Cross References Proverbs 10:14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. Proverbs 11:13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. Proverbs 13:16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. Proverbs 18:2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. Proverbs 29:11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. Proverbs 12:21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. Proverbs 12:20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy. Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. 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