Translations
Modern
Who is like the wise man? Who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed.
Traditional
Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man’s wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.
Literal
Who is like the wise one, and who knows the interpretation of a thing? The wisdom of a man makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.
Latin
Sapientia hominis lucet in vultu ejus, et potentissimus faciem illius commutabit.
Original
Hebrew
English
Who is like the wise man? Who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed.
Notes
the sternness of his face is changed: Anxiety, anger, sorrow, and frustration can make a face look stern, but enjoying life and gaining wisdom will brighten it.
Glossary
Topics
Instruction: from the Study of Human Nature Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Wisdom: Worldly