Proverbs - Chapter 14 | New International Version

  • 1. The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
  • 2. He whose walk is upright fears the LORD, but he whose ways are devious despises him.
  • 3. A fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
  • 4. Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant harvest.
  • 5. A truthful witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.
  • 6. The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
  • 7. Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips.
  • 8. The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
  • 9. Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.
  • 10. Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy.
  • 11. The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
  • 12. There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
  • 13. Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief.
  • 14. The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good man rewarded for his.
  • 15. A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.
  • 16. A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.
  • 17. A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated.
  • 18. The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
  • 19. Evil men will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
  • 20. The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.
  • 21. He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy.
  • 22. Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.
  • 23. All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
  • 24. The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly.
  • 25. A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.
  • 26. He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.
  • 27. The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
  • 28. A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.
  • 29. A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.
  • 30. A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
  • 31. He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
  • 32. When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge.
  • 33. Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
  • 34. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
  • 35. A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant incurs his wrath.
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