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Proverbs 14:33

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14:33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning;

it is known92 even in the heart93 of fools.

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Footnotes

  1. 92 The negates the clause, saying it is “not known in fools” (cf. , , , ). Thomas connects the verb to the Arabic root wd` and translates it “in fools it is suppressed.” See D. W. Thomas, “The Root ידע in Hebrew,” 35 (1934): 302–3. The second line may be ironic or sarcastic. The fool, eager to appear wise, blurts out what seems to be wisdom, but in the process turns it to folly. The contrast is that wisdom resides with people who have understanding.
  2. 93 Heb “in the inner part”; “in the inward part”; “in the heart of fools.”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding,

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

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning

and even among fools she lets herself be known.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning;

she is known even among fools.

NLTNew Living Translation

Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart;

wisdom is not found among fools.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

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

but even in the midst of fools it becomes known.

KJV 1900King James Version

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding:

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