King James Version
Proverbs 14:33 in the King James Version says “Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 14 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“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 · KJV
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. to any: Heb. to nations
The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“in the heart”
H3820the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
“of him that hath understanding”
H995to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand
“resteth”
H5117to rest, i.e., settle down; used in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, intransitive, transitive and causative (to dwell, stay, l
“but that which is in the midst”
H7130properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
“is made known”
H3045to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
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