Proverbs 14 · Verse 33

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
Proverbs 14:33, King James Version

Proverbs 14:33 in other translations

BSBWisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.
WEBWisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.
ASVWisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.
YLTIn the heart of the intelligent wisdom doth rest. And in the midst of fools it is known.
DARBYWisdom resteth in the heart of the intelligent man; but that which is in the foolish maketh itself known.
BBEWisdom has her resting-place in the mind of the wise, but she is not seen among the foolish.
WebsterWisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

What does Proverbs 14:33 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
33. resteth--preserved in quietness for use, while fools blazon their folly (Pr 12:23; 13:16).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
Wisdom possesses the heart, and thus regulates the affections and tempers.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Proverbs 14:33 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

בְּלֵ֣בbe.Levin [the] heart ofH3820
נָ֭בוֹןNa.Vona discerning [person]H995
תָּנ֣וּחַta.Nu.achit restsH5117
חָכְמָ֑הchokh.mahwisdomH2451
וּבְקֶ֥רֶבu.ve.Ke.revand in [the] inward part[s] ofH7130
כְּ֝סִילִ֗יםke.si.LimfoolsH3684
תִּוָּדֵֽעַ\׃ti.va.De.a'it is made knownH3045

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Proverbs 14:33

  • Proverbs 12:16

    A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

  • Proverbs 15:28

    The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

  • Proverbs 12:23

    A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Proverbs 29:11

    A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

  • Proverbs 13:16

    Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

  • Ecclesiastes 10:3

    Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.

  • Proverbs 15:2

    The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
12:16,23; 13:16; 15:2,28; 29:11; Ec 10:3

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • Proverbs 14:32

    The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

  • Proverbs 14:33

    Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

  • Proverbs 14:34

    Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

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Proverbs 14:33 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		En el corazón del cuerdo reposa la sabiduría; y es conocida en medio de los necios.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		La sagesse demeure dans le cœur de celui qui a du discernement, mais ce qui est au-dedans des sots est connu.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Die Weisheit ruht im Herzen des Verständigen; aber was im Inneren der Toren ist, tut sich kund.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		In corde prudentis requiescit sapientia, et indoctos quosque erudiet.