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Every prudent person acts with knowledge, But a fool displays foolishness.
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American Standard Version
Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.
Christian Standard Bible
Every sensible person acts knowledgeably, but a fool displays his stupidity.
English Standard Version
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.
King James Version
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
New International Version
All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly.
New King James Version
Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool lays open his folly.
New Living Translation
Wise people think before they act; fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness.
World English Bible
Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.