Proverbs 14:33 “Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is k…”

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

World English Bible

Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

American Standard Version

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.

Geneva Bible 1599

Wisedome resteth in the heart of him that hath vnderstanding, and is knowen in the mids of fooles.

Darby Translation

Wisdom resteth in the heart of the intelligent [man]; but that which is in the foolish maketh itself known.

Young's Literal Translation

In the heart of the intelligent wisdom doth rest. And in the midst of fools it is known.

Bible in Basic English

Wisdom has her resting-place in the mind of the wise, but she is not seen among the foolish.

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Cross references

“Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.”

Proverbs 12:16 Proverbs 12:23 Proverbs 15:28 Proverbs 13:16 Proverbs 29:11 Ecclesiastes 10:3

Proverbs 12:16 · BSB

A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Proverbs 12:23 · BSB

A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

Proverbs 15:28 · BSB

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

Proverbs 13:16 · BSB

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

Proverbs 29:11 · BSB

A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

Ecclesiastes 10:3 · BSB

Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

32The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.

34Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

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