Proverbs 14:33 (BSB)

Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.

From Proverbs 14. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 14:33

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 14:33: Observe, 1. Modesty is the badge of wisdom. He that is truly wise hides his treasure, so as not to boast of it (Mat 13:44), though he does not hide his talent, so as not to trade with it. His wisdom rests in his heart; he digests what he knows, and has it ready to him, but does not unseasonably talk of it and make a noise with it.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 14:33: Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding,.... It is in his heart, as the treasury where it is laid up, and where it is kept in safety; here it lies hid and undiscerned, unmolested and undisturbed; no noise is made about it, or any ostentation of it; it dwells quietly and constantly there; but that which is in the midst of fools...
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 14:33: resteth--preserved in quietness for use, while fools blazon their folly (Pro 12:23; Pro 13:16).
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 14:33: Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known. (m) Forasmuch as they are convicted by it, and silenced.