Proverbs 14:33

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

Wisdom is at rest in a person with discernment, but in fools it has to call attention to itself.

Berean Standard Bible:

Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.

American Standard Version:

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; Butthat which isin the inward part of fools is made known.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Wisdom{H2451} resteth{H5117} in the heart{H3820} of him that hath understanding{H995}: but that which is in the midst{H7130} of fools{H3684} is made known{H3045}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Proverbs 12:16

  • ¶ A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.

Proverbs 15:28

  • ¶ The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

Proverbs 13:16

  • ¶ Every prudent [man] dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open [his] folly.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

  • Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth [him], and he saith to every one [that] he [is] a fool.

Proverbs 29:11

  • ¶ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.

Proverbs 12:23

  • ¶ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

Proverbs 15:2

  • ¶ The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

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Commentary for Proverbs 14:33

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H2451
    There are 141 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חׇכְמָה
    Transliteration: chokmâh
    Pronunciation: khok-maw'
    Description: from חָכַם; wisdom (in a good sense); skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit.
  2. Strong's Number: H5117
    There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נוּחַ
    Transliteration: nûwach
    Pronunciation: noo'-akh
    Description: a primitive root; to rest, i.e. settle down; used in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, intransitive, transitive and causative (to dwell, stay, let fall, place, let alone, withdraw, give comfort, etc.); cease, be confederate, lay, let down, (be) quiet, remain, (cause to, be at, give, have, make to) rest, set down. Compare יָנִים.
  3. Strong's Number: H3820
    There are 550 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: לֵב
    Transliteration: lêb
    Pronunciation: labe
    Description: a form of לֵבָב; the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything; [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom.
  4. Strong's Number: H995
    There are 162 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בִּין
    Transliteration: bîyn
    Pronunciation: bene
    Description: a primitive root; to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand; attend, consider, be cunning, diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct, have intelligence, know, look well to, mark, perceive, be prudent, regard, (can) skill(-full), teach, think, (cause, make to, get, give, have) understand(-ing), view, (deal) wise(-ly, man).
  5. Strong's Number: H7130
    There are 220 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קֶרֶב
    Transliteration: qereb
    Pronunciation: keh'-reb
    Description: from קָרַב; properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition); [idiom] among, [idiom] before, bowels, [idiom] unto charge, [phrase] eat (up), [idiom] heart, [idiom] him, [idiom] in, inward ([idiom] -ly, part, -s, thought), midst, [phrase] out of, purtenance, [idiom] therein, [idiom] through, [idiom] within self.
  6. Strong's Number: H3684
    There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כְּסִיל
    Transliteration: kᵉçîyl
    Pronunciation: kes-eel'
    Description: from כָּסַל; properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly; fool(-ish).
  7. Strong's Number: H3045
    There are 873 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יָדַע
    Transliteration: yâdaʻ
    Pronunciation: yaw-dah'
    Description: a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation, punishment, etc.); acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot.