Proverbs 14
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1Every wise woman builds up her household, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.1Every wise woman builds up her household, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
2Someone whose conduct is upright fears the LORD, but whoever is devious in his ways despises him.2Someone whose conduct is upright fears the LORD, but whoever is devious in his ways despises him.
3What a fool says brings a rod to his back, but the words of the wise protect them.3What a fool says brings a rod to his back, but the words of the wise protect them.
4Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is clean, but profits come through the strength of the ox.4Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is clean, but profits come through the strength of the ox.
5A trustworthy witness does not deceive, but a false witness spews lies.5A trustworthy witness does not deceive, but a false witness spews lies.
6A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but learning comes easily to someone who understands.6A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but learning comes easily to someone who understands.
7Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find competent advice.7Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find competent advice.
8The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live, but a fool's stupidity deceives him.8The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live, but a fool's stupidity deceives him.
9Fools make fun of guilt, but among the upright there are good intentions.9Fools make fun of guilt, but among the upright there are good intentions.
10The heart knows its own bitterness— an outsider cannot share in its joy.10The heart knows its own bitterness— an outsider cannot share in its joy.
11The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.11The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
12There is a pathway that seems right to a man, but in the end it's a road to death.12There is a pathway that seems right to a man, but in the end it's a road to death.
13Even in laughter there may be heartache, and at the end of joy there may be grief.13Even in laughter there may be heartache, and at the end of joy there may be grief.
14The faithless one will pay for his behavior, but a good man will be rewarded for his.14The faithless one will pay for his behavior, but a good man will be rewarded for his.
15An unthinking person believes everything, but the prudent one thinks before acting. 15An unthinking person believes everything, but the prudent one thinks before acting.
16The wise person fears and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and overconfident.16The wise person fears and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and overconfident.
17A quick tempered person does foolish things, and a devious man is hated.17A quick tempered person does foolish things, and a devious man is hated.
18The naïve inherit folly, but the careful are crowned with knowledge.18The naïve inherit folly, but the careful are crowned with knowledge.
19Evil men will bow down in the presence of good men and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.19Evil men will bow down in the presence of good men and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20The poor person is shunned by his neighbor, but many are the friends of the wealthy.20The poor person is shunned by his neighbor, but many are the friends of the wealthy.
21Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.21Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
22Won't those who plot evil go astray? But gracious love and truth are for those who plan what is good.22Won't those who plot evil go astray? But gracious love and truth are for those who plan what is good.
23In hard work there is always profit, but too much chattering leads to poverty.23In hard work there is always profit, but too much chattering leads to poverty.
24The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the stupidity of fools is just that—stupidity!24The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the stupidity of fools is just that—stupidity!
25A truthful witness saves lives, but the person who lies is deceitful.25A truthful witness saves lives, but the person who lies is deceitful.
26Rock-solid security is found in the fear of the LORD, and within it one's children find refuge.26Rock-solid security is found in the fear of the LORD, and within it one's children find refuge.
27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, enabling anyone to escape the snares of death.27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, enabling anyone to escape the snares of death.
28A large population is a king's glory, but a shortage of people is a ruler's ruin.28A large population is a king's glory, but a shortage of people is a ruler's ruin.
29Being slow to get angry compares to great understanding as being quick-tempered compares to stupidity.29Being slow to get angry compares to great understanding as being quick-tempered compares to stupidity.
30A tranquil mind brings life to one's body, but jealousy causes one's bones to rot.30A tranquil mind brings life to one's body, but jealousy causes one's bones to rot.
31Whoever oppresses the poor defies their Creator, but whoever is kind to the needy honors them.31Whoever oppresses the poor defies their Creator, but whoever is kind to the needy honors them.
32The wicked person is thrown down by his own wrongdoing, but the righteous person has a place of safety in death. 32The wicked person is thrown down by his own wrongdoing, but the righteous person has a place of safety in death.
33Wisdom is at rest in the mind of the discerning— even fools know this. 33Wisdom is at rest in the mind of the discerning— even fools know this.
34Righteousness makes a nation great, but sin diminishes any people.34Righteousness makes a nation great, but sin diminishes any people.
35The king approves the wise servant, but he is angry at anyone who acts shamefully.35The king approves the wise servant, but he is angry at anyone who acts shamefully.
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