Proverbs 14:33
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 14:33 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 14:33 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 14:33 — KJV
“Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.”
— Proverbs 14:33 (KJV)
Proverbs 14:33 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 14:33
“Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:33: wisdom, heart, hath
“He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:33: wisdom, hath, understanding
“But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes that shall make known the interpretation to the king, and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart. but for...: or, but for the intent that the interpretation may be made known to the king”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:33: wisdom, heart, made
“O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:33: wisdom, heart, understanding
“In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. of understanding: Heb. of heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:33: wisdom, heart, hath
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