33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding, and is known [a]in the midst of fools.

34 Justice exalteth a nation, [b]but sin is a shame to the people.

35 The pleasure of a King is in a wise servant: but his wrath shall be toward him that is lewd.

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  1. Proverbs 14:33 Forasmuch as they are convicted thereby and put to silence.
  2. Proverbs 14:34 Or, and the mercy of the people is a sacrifice for sin.

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