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Quiet Wisdom vs. Noisy Folly
Commentators unanimously explain that true wisdom "rests" quietly within a person of understanding. There is no need for ostentatious display. In contrast, a fool cannot help but broadcast the little they think they know, and this very act of boastful proclamation "makes known" their foolishness to all.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 14:33
18th Century
Theologian
Omit “that which is.” “Wisdom” is the subject of both clauses. She is “made known,” that is, by the very force of contrast, in the midst of fools; …
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 14:33
19th Century
Bishop
But that which is in the midst of fools is made known.— “Wisdom” is the subject of this as of the former half of the vers…
John Gill
On Proverbs 14:33
17th Century
Pastor
Wisdom rests in the heart of him that has understanding, &c.] It is in his heart, as the treasury where it is laid up, an…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 14:33
17th Century
Minister
Wisdom possesses the heart, and thus regulates the affections and tempers.