Parallel Verses

Lexham Expanded Bible

In the heart of him who has understanding, wisdom rests, but [even] in the midst of fools it becomes known.

New American Standard Bible

Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
But in the hearts of fools it is made known.

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.

Holman Bible

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

International Standard Version

Wisdom is at rest in the mind of the discerning even fools know this.

A Conservative Version

Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but [a thing] in the inward part of fools is made known.

American Standard Version

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

Amplified


Wisdom rests [silently] in the heart of one who has understanding,
But what is in the heart of [shortsighted] fools is made known.

Bible in Basic English

Wisdom has her resting-place in the mind of the wise, but she is not seen among the foolish.

Darby Translation

Wisdom resteth in the heart of the intelligent man; but that which is in the foolish maketh itself known.

Julia Smith Translation

In the heart of him understanding, wisdom shall rest: and in the midst of fools it shall be made known.

King James 2000

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

Modern King James verseion

Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but among fools it is made known.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; and he will teach them that are unlearned.

NET Bible

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

New Heart English Bible

Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

The Emphasized Bible

In the heart of the intelligent, reposeth wisdom, but, in the midst of dullards, it maketh itself known.

Webster

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

World English Bible

Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

Youngs Literal Translation

In the heart of the intelligent wisdom doth rest. And in the midst of fools it is known.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
חכמה 
Chokmah 
Usage: 149

נוּח 
Nuwach 
Usage: 144

but that which is in the midst
קרב 
Qereb 
Usage: 226

of fools
כּסיל 
K@ciyl 
Usage: 70

References

Hastings

Context Readings

Proverbs Of Solomon

32 By his evildoing, the wicked will be overthrown, and the righteous will find refuge in his death. 33 In the heart of him who has understanding, wisdom rests, but [even] in the midst of fools it becomes known. 34 Righteousness will exalt a nation, but sin [is] a reproach to a people.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

As for a fool, {on that very day} he makes his anger known, but he who ignores an insult [is] prudent.

Proverbs 29:11

A fool gives all his breath, but [the] wise holds back in quiet.

Proverbs 12:23

A clever person conceals knowledge, but the heart of a fool announces folly.

Proverbs 13:16

Anyone who is clever will act with intelligence, but the fool will display folly.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise will dispense knowledge, but the mouth of fools will pour out folly.

Proverbs 15:28

A heart of righteousness will ponder the answer, but a mouth of wickedness will pour out deceit.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

Even when the fool walks along the road, he lacks sense; he tells everyone [that] he is a fool.

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