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33 Wisdom resides in an understanding heart,
    but it’s not[a] known in fools.
34 Righteousness dignifies a nation,
    but sin disgraces a people.
35 The king favors an insightful servant,
    but is furious at a shameful one.

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  1. Proverbs 14:33 LXX; MT lacks not.

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