33 Wisdom (A)rests in the heart of a man of understanding,
    but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.[a]
34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
    but sin is a reproach to any people.
35 A servant who deals wisely has (B)the king's favor,
    but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

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  1. Proverbs 14:33 Or Wisdom rests quietly in the heart of a man of understanding, but makes itself known in the midst of fools

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