Proverbs 14:33

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Wisdom abides in the mind of a man of understanding, but it is not known in the heart of fools.

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The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult.

A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly.

In everything a prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.

The wicked is overthrown through his evil-doing, but the righteous finds refuge through his integrity.

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

The tongue of the wise dispenses 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 things.

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

A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man quietly holds it back.

Even when the fool walks on the road, he lacks sense, and he says to every one that he is a fool.