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33 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.(A)

34 Uprightness and right standing with God (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation) elevate a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.

35 The king’s favor is toward a wise and discreet servant, but his wrath is against him who does shamefully.(B)

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33 Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning(A)
    and even among fools she lets herself be known.[a]

34 Righteousness exalts a nation,(B)
    but sin condemns any people.

35 A king delights in a wise servant,
    but a shameful servant arouses his fury.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:33 Hebrew; Septuagint and Syriac discerning / but in the heart of fools she is not known