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Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, And is even made known in the inward part of fools.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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; …
19th Century
Anglican
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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Wisdom possesses the heart, and thus regulates the affections and tempers.
