Proverbs 14:33 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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 (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 14:33 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 14:33 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.”

Proverbs 14:33 — World English Bible

Proverbs 14:33 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.”

Proverbs 14:33 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 14:33 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

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

Proverbs 14:33 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 14:33 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

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

Proverbs 14:33 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 14:33 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Wisedome resteth in the heart of him that hath vnderstanding, and is knowen in the mids of fooles.”

Proverbs 14:33 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 14:33 in Context — Proverbs 14

31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

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

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

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

35 The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

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What Does Proverbs 14:33 Mean?

Proverbs 14:33 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 14. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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