Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is not known in the inner parts of fools.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 12:16 : 16 A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor.
- Prov 29:11 : 11 A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.
- Eccl 10:3 : 3 Even when a fool walks along the road he lacks sense, and shows everyone what a fool he is.
- Prov 12:23 : 23 The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.
- Prov 13:16 : 16 Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
- Prov 15:2 : 2 The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.
- Prov 15:28 : 28 The heart of the righteous considers how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Similar Verses (AI)
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- Prov 14:6-94 verses85%
6The scorner sought wisdom–there was none, but understanding was easy for a discerning person.
7Walk abreast with a foolish person, and you do not understand wise counsel.
8The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.
9Fools mock at reparation, but among the upright there is favor.
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24Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.
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14The discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
- Prov 16:22-232 verses82%
22Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
23A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.
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24The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is folly.
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23The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.
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5You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment!
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2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.
- Eccl 7:4-52 verses80%
4The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of merrymaking.
5Frivolous Living Versus Wisdom It is better for a person to receive a rebuke from those who are wise than to listen to the song of fools.
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21Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.
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3In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.
- Prov 10:13-142 verses79%
13Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks sense will be disciplined.
14Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.
- Eccl 10:2-32 verses79%
2Wisdom Can Be Nullified By the Caprice of Rulers A wise person’s good sense protects him, but a fool’s lack of sense leaves him vulnerable.
3Even when a fool walks along the road he lacks sense, and shows everyone what a fool he is.
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16Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
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8The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.
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11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.
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7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.
- Prov 12:15-162 verses78%
15The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.
16A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor.
- Prov 14:16-183 verses78%
16A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.
17A person who has a quick temper will do foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes will be hated.
18The naive have inherited folly, but the shrewd will be crowned with knowledge.
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29Someone with great understanding is slow to anger, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.
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2The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.
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16What’s the point of a fool having money in hand to buy wisdom, when his head is empty?
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7Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth.
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23Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.
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26The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.
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17Wisdom versus Fools, Sin, and Folly The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools.
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35The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt.
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3A person’s folly subverts his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.
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9Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
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14The wise man can see where he is going, but the fool walks in darkness. Yet I also realized that the same fate happens to them both.
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13Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.
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9Do not let yourself be quickly provoked, for anger resides in the lap of fools.
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28Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.
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10For wisdom will enter your heart, and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.
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8Take notice of this, you ignorant people! You fools, when will you ever understand?
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29The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.
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19For the wisdom of this age is foolishness with God. As it is written,“He catches the wise in their craftiness.”
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21The teaching of the righteous feeds many, but fools die for lack of sense.
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11A rich person is wise in his own opinion, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.
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1Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool.