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Proverbs 14:33

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Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
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  1. Proverbs 12:16Rank 1 from verse 33
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    16A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

  2. Proverbs 12:23Rank 2 from verse 33
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    23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  3. Proverbs 15:28Rank 3 from verse 33
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    28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

  4. Ecclesiastes 10:3Rank 4 from verse 33
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    3Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.

  5. Proverbs 13:16Rank 5 from verse 33
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    16Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

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Proverbs 14:33

COMBINED MEANING

wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

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understanding

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1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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midst

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The middle, centre, interior, or intervening part of a place, body, company, or condition; among, within, surrounded by, or in the presence of persons or things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

fools

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Persons lacking wisdom or sound judgment, especially in moral or spiritual conduct.

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made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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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.

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34Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

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