English Standard Version
Proverbs 14:33
33Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.
Proverbs 14:33 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
- New International Version (NIV)Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, But what is in the heart of fools is made known.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools.
Context of Proverbs 14:33
31Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him. 32The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing, but the righteous finds refuge in his death. Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools. 34Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. 35A servant who deals wisely has the king's favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
Read all of Proverbs 14Proverbs 14:33 word by word
בְּלֵ֣ב נָ֭בוֹן תָּנ֣וּחַ חָכְמָ֑ה וּבְקֶ֥רֶב כְּ֝סִילִ֗ים תִּוָּדֵֽעַ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 14:33
- Proverbs 12:16The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
- Proverbs 13:16Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.
- Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
- Proverbs 29:11A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
- Ecclesiastes 10:3Even when the fool walks on the road, he lacks sense, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.
Commentaries on Proverbs 14:33
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 33Omit “that which is.” “Wisdom” is the subject of both clauses. She is “made nown,” i. e., by the very force of contrast, in the midst of fools; or she is reserved and reticent in the one, noisy and boastful in the other. The Septuagint and some other versions get over the difficulty, by reading “Wisdom is not made known.”Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 33Verse 33 Wisdom possesses the heart, and thus regulates the affections and tempers.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3333. resteth--preserved in quietness for use, while fools blazon their folly (Pr 12:23; 13:16).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 14
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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