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

34 Righteousness exalts a (B)nation,
But sin is a [a]reproach to any people.

35 (C)The king’s favor is toward a wise servant,
But his wrath is against him who causes shame.

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  1. Proverbs 14:34 shame or disgrace

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

34 Righteousness exalts a nation,(B)
    but sin condemns any people.

35 A king delights in a wise servant,
    but a shameful servant arouses his fury.(C)

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