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33 Wisdom is at rest in the mind of the discerning—
    even fools know this.[a]

34 Righteousness makes a nation great,
    but sin diminishes[b] any people.

35 The king approves the wise servant,
    but he is angry at anyone who acts shamefully.

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  1. Proverbs 14:33 So MT; LXX reads but in the heart of fools it is not discerned
  2. Proverbs 14:34 So DSS 4QProb LXX; MT reads sin is a disgrace to

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