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 · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Wisdom 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 · 1901

Wisdom 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 · 1949

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

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

In the heart of the prudent resteth wisdom, and it shall instruct all the ignorant.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

v.32The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.

v.33This passage

v.34Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.

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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