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Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
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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 American Standard Bible
Every prudent person acts with knowledge, But a fool displays foolishness.
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.