23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.(A)

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23 The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,(A)
    but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.(B)

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The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.(A)

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The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,(A)
    but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.(B)

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Even when the fool walks along the road, his heart lacks sense,
and he shows everyone he is a fool.(A)

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Even as fools walk along the road,
    they lack sense
    and show everyone(A) how stupid they are.

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