31 (A)He who oppresses the poor reproaches (B)his Maker,
But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.

32 The wicked is banished in his wickedness,
But (C)the righteous has a refuge in his death.

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

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31 Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,(A)
    but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.(B)

32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down,(C)
    but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.(D)

33 Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning(E)
    and even among fools she lets herself be known.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:33 Hebrew; Septuagint and Syriac discerning / but in the heart of fools she is not known