Proverbs 14:33

There is wisdom in the good heart of a man: 1 But in the heart of fools it is not discerned. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

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

In Context

32The ungodly shall be driven away in his wickedness: 1 But he who is secure in his own holiness is just. 1

34Righteousness exalts a nation: 1 But sins diminish tribes. 1

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Cross References

Proverbs 12:16A fool declares his wrath the same day; 1 But a prudent man hides his own disgrace. 1

Proverbs 13:16Every prudent man acts with knowledge: 1 But the fool displays his own mischief. 1

Proverbs 15:28a The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; 1 And through them even enemies become friends. 1

Ecclesiastes 10:3Yea, and whenever a fool walks by the way, 1 His heart will fail him, 1 And all that he thinks of is folly. 1

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:33

32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. Here is, 1. The desperate condition of a wicked man when he goes out of the world: He is driven away in his wickedness. He cleaves so closely to the world that he cannot find in his heart to leave it, but is driven away out of it; his soul is required, is forced from him, And sin cleaves so closely to him that it is inseparable; it goes with him into another world; he is driven away in his wickedness, dies in his sins, under… Read the whole commentary →

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