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Proverbs 14:33-34 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 14:33-34 NIV (New International Version)

Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.

Proverbs 14:33-34 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.

Proverbs 14:33-34 NLT (New Living Translation)

Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools. Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

Proverbs 14:33-34 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning;  she is known  even among fools. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

Proverbs 14:33-34 KJV (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. Righteousness exalteth a nation: But sin is a reproach to any people.

Proverbs 14:33-34 NKJV (New King James Version)

Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, But what is in the heart of fools is made known. Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people.

Proverbs 14:33-34 MSG (The Message)

Lady Wisdom is at home in an understanding heart— fools never even get to say hello. God-devotion makes a country strong; God-avoidance leaves people weak.

Proverbs 14:33-34 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But among fools it is made known. Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people.

Proverbs 14:33-34 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Wisdom rests [silently] in the heart of one who has understanding, But what is in the heart of [shortsighted] fools is made known. [Is 32:6] Righteousness [moral and spiritual integrity and virtuous character] exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people.

Proverbs 14:33-34 NET (New English Translation)

Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.