33 Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning

and even among fools she lets herself be known.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation,

but sin condemns any people.

35 A king delights in a wise servant,

but a shameful servant arouses his fury.

33 Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding,

but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation,

but sin is a reproach to any people.

35 A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor,

but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding:

But that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:

But sin is a reproach to any people.

35 The king’s favour is toward a wise servant:

But his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

33 Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart;

wisdom is not found among fools.

34 Godliness makes a nation great,

but sin is a disgrace to any people.

35 A king rejoices in wise servants

but is angry with those who disgrace him.

33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding,

But what is in the heart of fools is made known.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation,

But sin is a reproach to any people.

35 The king’s favor is toward a wise servant,

But his wrath is against him who causes shame.

33 Wisdom lives in those with understanding,

and even fools recognize it.

34 Doing what is right makes a nation great,

but sin will bring disgrace to any people.

35 A king is pleased with a wise servant,

but he will become angry with one who causes him shame.

33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding;

But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.

34 Righteousness exalteth a nation;

But sin is a reproach to any people.

35 The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely;

But his wrath will be against him that causeth shame.

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

34 Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to peoples.

35 The king’s favour is toward a wise servant; but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

33 Wisdom finds rest in the heart of an understanding person. 

Even fools recognize this. 

34 Righteousness lifts up a nation, 

but sin is a disgrace in any society. 

35 A king is delighted with a servant who acts wisely, 

but he is furious with one who acts shamefully. 

33 Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning;

she is known even among fools.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation,

but sin is a disgrace to any people.

35 A king favors a wise servant,

but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.

33 Wisdom is at home in the mind of one who has understanding,

but it is not known in the heart of fools.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation,

but sin is a reproach to any people.

35 A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor,

but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

33 In the heart of him who has understanding, wisdom rests,

but even in the midst of fools it becomes known.

34 Righteousness will exalt a nation,

but sin is a reproach to a people.

35 The favor of a king is for the servant who deals wisely,

but his wrath will be on him who acts shamefully.

33 Wisdom rests in the hearts of those who understand what is right.

And even among foolish people she makes herself known.

34 Doing what is right lifts people up.

But sin brings shame to any nation.

35 A king is pleased with a wise servant.

But a servant who is full of shame invites the king’s anger.