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33 Wisdom finds rest in the heart of an understanding person.
    Even fools recognize this.[a]

Wise Ways to Live

34 Righteousness lifts up a nation,
    but sin is a disgrace in any society.
35 A king is delighted with a servant who acts wisely,
    but he is furious with one who acts shamefully.

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  1. Proverbs 14:33 Hebrew meaning of this line uncertain.

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