Proverbs 14:33

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Wisdom is at home in the mind of one who has understanding, but it is not known in the heart of fools.

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Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult.

One who is clever conceals knowledge, but the mind of a fool broadcasts folly.

The clever do all things intelligently, but the fool displays folly.

The wicked are overthrown by their evildoing, but the righteous find a refuge in their integrity.

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.

The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.

The mind of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil.

for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul;

A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back.

Even when fools walk on the road, they lack sense and show to everyone that they are fools.