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33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding, but that which is innermost in fools is made known.

34 Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.

35 The king’s favor is toward a wise servant, but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

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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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Footnotes

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