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33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding;
[a]But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation;
But sin is a reproach to [b]any people.
35 The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely;
But his wrath will be against him that [c]causeth shame.

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  1. Proverbs 14:33 Or, And in the midst of fools it maketh itself known
  2. Proverbs 14:34 Hebrew peoples.
  3. Proverbs 14:35 Or, doeth shamefully

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