Provérbios 12:23

23 O homem prudente encobre o conhecimento; mas o coração dos tolos proclama a estultícia.

Provérbios 12:23 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 12:23

A prudent man concealeth knowledge
Of things natural or divine, which he is furnished with; not but that he is willing to communicate it, as he should, at proper times, in proper places, and to proper persons; but he does not needlessly and unseasonably speak of it; he does not make a show of it, or boast and brag of it: he modestly forbears to speak of what he knows, but when there is a necessity for it, even of that which may be lawfully divulged; which is a point of prudence and modesty; otherwise it is criminal to reveal secrets, or publish what should be kept private or should not be known. Aben Ezra interprets it of a wise man's hiding his knowledge in his heart, that he may not forget it; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness;
that which they have in their hearts and minds, and which they take for deep knowledge, profound and recondite learning, they proclaim with their mouths in a noisy and clamorous way; and while they declare their ill shaped notions, their incoherent and unconnected ideas of things, they betray their ignorance and folly, as ostentatious men do.

Provérbios 12:23 In-Context

21 Nenhuma desgraça sobrevém ao justo; mas os ímpios ficam cheios de males.

22 Os lábios mentirosos são abomináveis ao Senhor; mas os que praticam a verdade são o seu deleite.

23 O homem prudente encobre o conhecimento; mas o coração dos tolos proclama a estultícia.

24 A mão dos diligentes dominará; mas o indolente será tributário servil.

25 A ansiedade no coração do homem o abate; mas uma boa palavra o alegra.