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Proverbs 14

Holman Christian Standard Bible CSB

1 Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

2 Whoever lives with integrity fears the Lord, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.

3 The proud speech of a fool [brings] a rod [of discipline], but the lips of the wise protect them.

4 Where there are no oxen, the feeding-trough is empty, but an abundant harvest [comes] through the strength of an ox.

5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness utters lies.

6 A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn't find it, but knowledge [comes] easily to the perceptive.

7 Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

8 The sensible man's wisdom is to consider his way, but the stupidity of fools deceives [them].

9 Fools mock at making restitution, but there is goodwill among the upright.

10 The heart knows its own bitterness, and no outsider shares in its joy.

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

12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.

13 Even in laughter a heart may be sad, and joy may end in grief.

14 The disloyal will get what their conduct deserves, and a good man, what his [deeds deserve.]

15 The inexperienced believe anything, but the sensible watch their steps.

16 A wise man is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool is easily angered and is careless.

17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a man who schemes is hated.

18 The gullible inherit foolishness, but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

19 The evil bow before those who are good, the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.

20 A poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but there are many who love the rich.

21 The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

22 Don't those who plan evil go astray? But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.

23 There is profit in all hard work, but endless talk leads only to poverty.

24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.

25 A truthful witness rescues lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.

26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence and his children have a refuge.

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

28 A large population is a king's splendor, but a shortage of people is a ruler's devastation.

29 A patient person [shows] great understanding, but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

30 A tranquil heart is life to the body, but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.

31 The one who oppresses the poor insults their Maker, but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.

32 The wicked are thrown down by their own sin, but the righteous have a refuge when they die.

33 Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning; she is known even among fools.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

35 A king favors a wise servant, but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.

English Standard Version ESV

1 The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down.

2 Whoever walks in uprightness fears the Lord, but he who is devious in his ways despises him.

3 By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.

5 A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.

6 A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.

7 Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge.

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.

9 Fools mock at the guilt offering, but the upright enjoy acceptance.

10 The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares 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 its end is the way to death.

13 Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.

14 The backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways, and a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.

15 The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.

16 One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.

17 A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated.

18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

19 The evil bow down before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

20 The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends.

21 Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.

22 Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness.

23 In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty.

24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the folly of fools brings folly.

25 A truthful witness saves lives, but one who breathes out lies is deceitful.

26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.

28 In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined.

29 Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

30 A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.

31 Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.

32 The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing, but the righteous finds refuge in his death.

33 Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.

35 A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.