Proverbs 14:33 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

In the heart of the intelligent wisdom doth rest. And in the midst of fools it is known.

English ASV

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.

English Amplified

Wisdom rests [silently] in the mind and heart of him who has understanding, but that which is in the inward part of [self-confident] fools is made known. [Isa. 32:6.]

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

Wisdom rests [silently] in the mind and heart of him who has understanding, but that which is in the inward part of [self-confident] fools is made known. [Isa. 32:6.]

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning; she is known even among fools.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

Wisdom resteth in the heart of the intelligent [man]; but that which is in the foolish maketh itself known.

English EASY 2024

People who understand what is right have true wisdom. Even fools may sometimes show wisdom.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

A wise person is always thinking wise thoughts, but a fool knows nothing about wisdom.

Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Wisdom is in every thought of intelligent people; fools know nothing about wisdom.

English God's Word - GW 1995

Wisdom finds rest in the heart of an understanding person. Even fools recognize this.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning; she is known even among fools.

English KJV 1611

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

English LSB

Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But in the midst of fools it is merely made known.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

In the heart of the discerning wisdom reposes, and in the midst of fools it is made known.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But in the hearts of fools it is made known.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

In the heart of the intelligent wisdom abides, but in the bosom of fools it is unknown.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Wisdom rests in the hearts of those who understand what is right. And even among foolish people she makes herself known.

English NIV

Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.

English NKJ 1982

Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, But what is in the heart of fools is made known.

English NLT

Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Wisdom is at home in the mind of one who has understanding, but it is not known in the heart of fools.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Wisdom soothes the heart of the one with living-understanding, but the heart of the fool just stockpiles stupidity.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Wisdom abides in the mind of a man of understanding, but it is not known in the heart of fools.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Wisdom is enshrined in the hearts of men of common sense, but it must shout loudly before fools will hear it.

English Tyndale 1537

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding, and he will teach them that are unlearned.

Proverbs 14:33 — Compare Translations