Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 14:7-17"

Proverbs 14:7-17

7 Stay away from foolish people; they have nothing to teach you.

7 Stay away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their lips.

8 Why is a clever person wise? Because he knows what to do. Why is a stupid person foolish? Because he only thinks he knows.

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.

9 Foolish people don't care if they sin, but good people want to be forgiven.

9 Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.

10 Your joy is your own; your bitterness is your own. No one can share them with you.

10 Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy.

11 A good person's house will still be standing after an evildoer's house has been destroyed.

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

12 What you think is the right road may lead to death.

12 There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.

13 Laughter may hide sadness. When happiness is gone, sorrow is always there.

13 Even in laughter the heart may ache, and rejoicing may end in grief.

14 Bad people will get what they deserve. Good people will be rewarded for their deeds.

14 The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good rewarded for theirs.

15 A fool will believe anything; smart people watch their step.

15 The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.

16 Sensible people are careful to stay out of trouble, but stupid people are careless and act too quickly.

16 The wise fear the LORD and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

17 People with a hot temper do foolish things; wiser people remain calm.

17 A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.