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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Todo hombre cuerdo obra con sabiduría: mas el necio manifestará necedad.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El prudente actúa con inteligencia, pero el necio presume su necedad.

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