32 The wicked is (A)thrust down by his [a]wrongdoing,
But the (B)righteous has a refuge when he dies.
33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
But in the [b]hearts of fools it is made known.
34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
But sin is a disgrace to any people.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:32 Or calamity
  2. Proverbs 14:33 Lit inward part

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

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

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

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