Proverbs 14:33

The Scriptures 1998

Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, And even among fools it becomes known.

See the chapter Copy

A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a clever one covers shame.

And also, when a fool walks along the way, his heart fails, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.

A fool lets out all his breath, But the wise calms it down.

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wrong pours out evil.

Every one with insight acts with knowledge, But a fool spreads folly.

A clever man is concealing knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge good, But the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.

For wisdom would enter your heart, And knowledge be pleasant to your being,

By his own evildoing the wrong is thrust down, But the righteous has a refuge in his death.

Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to peoples.