Proverbs 14:33
What does Proverbs 14:33 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 14:33 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; Butthat which isin the inward part of fools is made known.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; Butthat which isin the inward part of fools is made known.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Wisdom has her resting-place in the mind of the wise, but she is not seen among the foolish.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862In the heart of the intelligent wisdom doth rest. And in the midst of fools it is known.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752In the heart of the prudent resteth wisdom, and it shall instruct all the ignorant.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Wisdom resteth in the heart of the intelligent [man]; but that which is in the foolish maketh itself known.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ecclesiastes 10:3
Yea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.
- Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
- Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.
- Proverbs 12:16
A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
- Proverbs 29:11
A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
- Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
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