A fool shows his irritation immediately, but a prudent person overlooks an insult.
Proverbs 14:33 - Tree of Life Version Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, and even among fools she is known. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: But that which is in the midst of fools is made known. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Wisdom rests [silently] in the mind and heart of him who has understanding, but that which is in the inward part of [self-confident] fools is made known. [Isa. 32:6.] American Standard Version (1901) Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known. Common English Bible Wisdom resides in an understanding heart, but it’s not known in fools. Catholic Public Domain Version In the heart of the prudent, wisdom finds rest. And so shall he instruct all the uneducated. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version In the heart of the prudent resteth wisdom, and it shall instruct all the ignorant. |
A fool shows his irritation immediately, but a prudent person overlooks an insult.
A clever person conceals his knowledge, but the heart of a fool blurts out folly.
The wicked is brought down in his calamity yet the righteous has a refuge even in death.
The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of fools spouts folly.
A righteous heart thinks before answering, but a wicked mouth blurts out evil things.
For wisdom will enter your heart and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
Even as the fool walks along the way, his heart lacks sense and tells everyone what a fool he is.