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Proverbs 14

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

19 Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.

21 It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.

22 Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.

23 All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

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

25 A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.

26 Whoever fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.

27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.

28 A large population is a king’s glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.

29 Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

31 Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.

33 Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.

35 A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury.

New International Reader's Version NIRV

1 A wise woman builds her house. But a foolish woman tears hers down with her own hands.

2 An honest person has respect for the Lord. But a person whose paths are crooked hates him.

3 Foolish people are punished for what they say. But the things wise people say keep them safe.

4 Where there are no oxen, the feed box is empty. But a strong ox brings in a great harvest.

5 An honest witness does not lie. But a dishonest witness pours out lies.

6 Those who make fun of others look for wisdom and don't find it. But knowledge comes easily to those who understand what is right.

7 Stay away from a foolish man. You won't find knowledge in what he says.

8 People are wise and understanding when they think about the way they live. But people are foolish when their foolish ways trick them.

9 Foolish people laugh at making things right when they sin. But honest people try to do the right thing.

10 Each heart knows its own sadness. And no one else can share its joy.

11 The houses of sinners will be destroyed. But the tents of honest people will stand firm.

12 There is a way that may seem right to a man. But in the end it leads to death.

13 Even when you laugh, your heart can be hurting. And your joy can end in sadness.

14 Those who aren't faithful will be paid back for what they've done. And good men will receive rewards for how they've lived.

15 A childish person believes anything. But a wise person thinks about how he lives.

16 A wise person has respect for the LORD and avoids evil. But a foolish person gets mad and is thoughtless.

17 Anyone who gets angry quickly does foolish things. And a man who is tricky is hated.

18 Childish people act in keeping with their foolish ways. But knowledge makes wise people feel like kings.

19 Evil people will bow down in front of good people. And those who do wrong will bow down at the gates of those who do right.

20 Poor people are avoided even by their neighbors. But rich people have many friends.

21 Anyone who hates his neighbor commits sin. But blessed is the person who is kind to those in need.

22 Those who plan evil go down the wrong path. But those who plan good find love and truth.

23 All hard work pays off. But if all you do is talk, you will be poor.

24 The wealth of wise people is their crown. But the foolish ways of foolish people lead to what is foolish.

25 An honest witness saves lives. But a dishonest witness tells lies.

26 Anyone who shows respect for the LORD has a strong tower. It will be a safe place for his children.

27 Respect for the LORD is like a fountain that gives life. It turns you away from the jaws of death.

28 A large population is a king's glory. But a prince without followers is destroyed.

29 Anyone who is patient has great understanding. But anyone who gets angry quickly shows how foolish he is.

30 A peaceful heart gives life to the body. But jealousy rots the bones.

31 Anyone who crushes poor people makes fun of their Maker. But anyone who is kind to those in need honors God.

32 When trouble comes, sinners are brought down. But godly people have a safe place even when they die.

33 Wisdom rests in the hearts of those who understand what is right. And even among foolish people she makes herself known.

34 Doing what is right lifts people up. But sin brings shame to any nation.

35 A king is pleased with a wise servant. But a servant who is full of shame invites the king's anger.