Parallel Verses

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.

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.

Lexham Expanded Bible

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

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 The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge. 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools. 34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.



Cross References

Proverbs 12:16

A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

Proverbs 29:11

A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

Proverbs 12:23

A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

Proverbs 13:16

Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.

Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

Yes also, when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.

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