Proverbs 14:32-34
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
32 The wicked are overthrown by their wickedness,
but the just find a refuge in their integrity.
33 Wisdom can remain silent in the discerning heart,
but among fools she must make herself known.[a](A)
34 Justice exalts a nation,
but sin is a people’s disgrace.[b]
Footnotes
- 14:33 Wisdom can remain silent in a wise person as a welcome friend. But it must speak out among fools, for the dissonance is so strong.
- 14:34 The rare noun “disgrace” occurs elsewhere only in Lv 20:17. In measuring the greatness of a nation, one is tempted to consider territory, wealth, history, but the most important criterion is its relationship to God (“justice”).
Proverbs 14:32-34
New International Version
32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down,(A)
but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.(B)
33 Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning(C)
and even among fools she lets herself be known.[a]
34 Righteousness exalts a nation,(D)
but sin condemns any people.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:33 Hebrew; Septuagint and Syriac discerning / but in the heart of fools she is not known
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