Proverbs 14:1-6

1 The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
2 Whoever fears the LORD walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways.
3 A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, 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 come abundant harvests.
5 An honest 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.

Cross References 6

  • 1. S Ruth 3:11; Proverbs 24:3
  • 2. S Proverbs 10:14; Ecclesiastes 10:12
  • 3. S Proverbs 10:13; S Proverbs 12:6
  • 4. Psalms 144:14
  • 5. S Psalms 12:2; S Proverbs 6:19; Proverbs 12:17
  • 6. S Proverbs 9:9
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