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33 Wisdom lives in those with understanding,
    and even fools recognize it.

34 Doing what is right makes a nation great,
    but sin will bring disgrace to any people.

35 A king is pleased with a wise servant,
    but he will become angry with one who causes him 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