Proverbs 14:33-35

New International Reader's Version

³³Wisdom rests in the hearts of those who understand what is right.
And even among foolish people she makes herself known.

³⁴Doing what is right lifts people up.
But sin brings judgment to any nation.

³⁵A king is pleased with a wise servant.
But a servant who is full of shame stirs up the king’s anger.

Proverbs 14:33-35

New International Version

³³Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning^(A)
and even among fools she lets herself be known.^[a]

³⁴Righteousness exalts a nation,^(B)
but sin condemns any people.

³⁵A king delights in a wise servant,
but a shameful servant arouses his fury.^(C)

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

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

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

³⁵The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

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