Other translations
American Standard Version
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
In the heart of the righteous dwells wisdom, and in the heart of fools it will not be known.
Darby Bible Translation
Wisdom resteth in the heart of the intelligent man; but that which is in the foolish maketh itself known.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
In the heart of the prudent resteth wisdom, and it shall instruct all the ignorant.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.
God's Word
Wisdom finds rest in the heart of an understanding person. Even fools recognize this.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning; she is known even among fools.
International Standard Version
Wisdom is at rest in the mind of the discerning— even fools know this.
NET Bible
Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools.
New American Standard Bible
Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But in the hearts of fools it is made known.
New International Version
Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
New Living Translation
Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools.
Webster's Bible Translation
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
The World English Bible
Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.
EasyEnglish Bible
People who understand what is right have true wisdom. Even fools may sometimes show wisdom.
Young‘s Literal Translation
In the heart of the intelligent wisdom doth rest. And in the midst of fools it is known.
New Life Version
Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, but what is in the heart of fools is made known.
The Voice Bible
Wisdom rests in the heart of one with insight and can even be experienced by fools.
Living Bible
Wisdom is enshrined in the hearts of men of common sense, but it must shout loudly before fools will hear it.
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom finds a home in an understanding heart, but she is not found in the heart of fools.
Legacy Standard Bible
Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But in the midst of fools it is merely made known.
Jubilee Bible 2000
Wisdom shall rest in the heart of him that is sane and is made known in the midst of the fools.
Christian Standard Bible
Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning; she is known even among fools.
Amplified Bible © 1954
Wisdom rests [silently] in the mind and heart of him who has understanding, but that which is in the inward part of [self-confident] fools is made known.
New Century Version
Wisdom lives in those with understanding, and even fools recognize it.
The Message
Lady Wisdom is at home in an understanding heart— fools never even get to say hello.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning. It can be recognized even among fools.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Wisdom is at home in the mind of one who has understanding, but it is not known in the heart of fools.
Good News Translation®
Wisdom is in every thought of intelligent people; fools know nothing about wisdom.
Wycliffe Bible
Wisdom resteth in the heart of a wise man; and he shall teach all unlearned men. (Wisdom resteth in the hearts of the wise; and they shall teach all the unlearned.)
Contemporary English Version
Wisdom is found in the minds of people with good sense, but fools don't know it.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Wisdom abides in the mind of a man of understanding, but it is not known in the heart of fools.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Wisdom is at home in the mind of one who has understanding, but it is not known in the heart of fools.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Wisdom is at home in the mind of one who has understanding, but it is not known in the heart of fools.
Common English Bible © 2011
Wisdom resides in an understanding heart, but it’s not known in fools.
Amplified Bible © 2015
Wisdom rests [silently] in the heart of one who has understanding, But what is in the heart of [shortsighted] fools is made known.
English Standard Version Anglicised
Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Wisdom can remain silent in the discerning heart, but among fools she must make herself known.
New American Standard Bible
Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But among fools it is made known.
The Expanded Bible
Wisdom lives in ·those with understanding [an understanding heart/mind], and ·even fools recognize it [or it is not known in the innards of a fool].
Tree of Life Version
Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, and even among fools she is known.
Revised Standard Version
Wisdom abides in the mind of a man of understanding, but it is not known in the heart of fools.
New International Reader's Version
Wisdom rests in the hearts of those who understand what is right. And even among foolish people she makes herself known.
BRG Bible
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
Complete Jewish Bible
Wisdom is at rest in a person with discernment, but in fools it has to call attention to itself.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Wisdom is at home in the mind of one who has understanding, but it is not known in the heart of fools.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In the lev of the discerning reposes chochmah, but that which is in kesilim is made known.
Names of God Bible
Wisdom finds rest in the heart of an understanding person. Even fools recognize this.
Modern English Version
Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
Easy-to-Read Version
A wise person is always thinking wise thoughts, but a fool knows nothing about wisdom.
International Children’s Bible
The person who has understanding has wisdom. And even fools recognize it.
Lexham English Bible
In the heart of him who has understanding, wisdom rests, but even in the midst of fools it becomes known.
New International Version - UK
Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.