Proverbs 14:1-11

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

Cross References 10

  • 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
  • 7. ver 15; Proverbs 15:28; Proverbs 21:29
  • 8. ver 24
  • 9. S Job 8:22; Proverbs 21:12
  • 10. S Psalms 72:7; S Proverbs 3:33; S Proverbs 12:7
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