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Proverbs 14:33 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 14 · verse 33
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.Proverbs 14:33 · King James Version
Proverbs 14:33 in context
31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
32The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
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.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- understandingbîynto separate mentallyH995 →
- restethnûwachto restH5117 →
- WisdomchokmâhwisdomH2451 →
- heartlêbthe heartH3820 →
- midstqerebproperly, the nearest partH7130 →
- foolskᵉçîylproperly, fatH3684 →
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Observe, 1. Modesty is the badge of wisdom. He that is truly wise hides his treasure, so as not to boast of it (Mat 13:44), though he does not hide his talent, so as not to trade with it. His wisdom rests in his heart;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary