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33 Wisdom is at home in the mind of one who has understanding,
    but it is not[a] known in the heart of fools.(A)

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  1. 14.33 Gk Syr: Heb lacks not

16 Fools show their anger at once,
    but the prudent ignore an insult.(A)

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Even when fools walk on the road, they lack sense
    and show to everyone that they are fools.(A)

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11 A fool gives full vent to anger,
    but the wise quietly holds it back.(A)

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28 The mind of the righteous ponders how to answer,
    but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil.(A)

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16 The clever do all things intelligently,
    but the fool displays folly.(A)

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23 One who is clever conceals knowledge,
    but the mind of a fool[a] broadcasts folly.(A)

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  1. 12.23 Heb the heart of fools

The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,
    but the mouths of fools pour out folly.(A)

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