Proverbs 14

14:1

Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

14:2

He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.

14:3

The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

14:4

Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.

14:5

An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.

14:6

A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.

14:7

Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

14:8

The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.

14:9

Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.

14:10

The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy.

14:11

The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

14:12

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

14:13

Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in sorrow.

14:14

The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.

14:15

The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

14:16

A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.

14:17

A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.

14:18

The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

14:19

The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

14:20

The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.

14:21

He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.

14:22

Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.

14:23

There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

14:24

The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.

14:25

A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.

14:26

He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

14:27

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

14:28

A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.

14:29

A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

14:30

A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

14:31

Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.

14:32

The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.

14:33

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

14:34

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

14:35

A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.