Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth `his' folly.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A sharp man does everything with knowledge, but a foolish man makes clear his foolish thoughts.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Every prudent [man] acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open [his] folly.

World English Bible (WEB)

Every prudent man acts from knowledge, But a fool exposes folly.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly.