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Proverbs 14

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1 Every wise woman buildeth her house, but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD, but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth Him.

3 The mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise shall preserve him.

4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase comes by the strength of the ox.

5 A faithful witness will not lie, but a false witness will utter lies.

6 A scorner seeketh wisdom and findeth it not, but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

7 Go from the presence of a foolish man when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is to be deceived.

9 Fools mock at sin, but among the righteous there is favor.

10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness, and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown, but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful, and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways, and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

15 The simple believeth every word, but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil, but the fool rageth and is confident.

17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly, and a man of wicked devices is hated.

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

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

20 The poor is hated even by his own neighbor, but the rich hath many friends.

21 He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth, but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

22 Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

23 In all labor there is profit, but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the foolishness of fools is folly.

25 A truthful witness delivereth souls, but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence, and His children shall have a place of refuge.

27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life to depart from the snares of death.

28 In a multitude of people is the honor of the king, but the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding, but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh, but envy is the rottenness of the bones.

31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker, but he that honoreth Him hath mercy on the poor.

32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness, but the righteous hath hope in his death.

33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding, but that which is innermost in fools is made known.

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

35 The king's favor is toward a wise servant, but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

GOD'S WORD Translation GW

1 The wisest of women builds up her home, but a stupid one tears it down with her own hands.

2 Whoever lives right fears the LORD, but a person who is devious in his ways despises him.

3 Because of a stubborn fool's words a whip is lifted against him, but wise people are protected by their speech.

4 Where there are no cattle, the feeding trough is empty, but the strength of an ox produces plentiful harvests.

5 A trustworthy witness does not lie, but a dishonest witness breathes lies.

6 A mocker searches for wisdom without finding it, but knowledge comes easily to a person who has understanding.

7 Stay away from a fool, because you will not receive knowledge from his lips.

8 The wisdom of a sensible person guides his way of life, but the stupidity of fools misleads them.

9 Stubborn fools make fun of guilt, but there is forgiveness among decent people.

10 The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger can share its joy.

11 The houses of wicked people will be destroyed, but the tents of decent people will continue to expand.

12 There is a way that seems right to a person, but eventually it ends in death.

13 Even while laughing a heart can ache, and joy can end in grief.

14 A heart that turns [from God] becomes bored with its own ways, but a good person is satisfied with God's ways.

15 A gullible person believes anything, but a sensible person watches his step.

16 A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is careless and overconfident.

17 A short-tempered person acts stupidly, and a person who plots evil is hated.

18 Gullible people are gifted with stupidity, but sensible people are crowned with knowledge.

19 Evil people will bow to good people. Wicked people will bow at the gates of a righteous person.

20 A poor person is hated even by his neighbor, but a rich person is loved by many.

21 Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is the one who is kind to humble people.

22 Don't those who stray plan what is evil, while those who are merciful and faithful plan what is good?

23 In hard work there is always something gained, but idle talk leads only to poverty.

24 The crown of wise people is their wealth. The stupidity of fools is just that--stupidity!

25 An honest witness saves lives, but one who tells lies is dangerous.

26 In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, and his children will have a place of refuge.

27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life to turn [one] away from the grasp of death.

28 A large population is an honor for a king, but without people a ruler is ruined.

29 A person of great understanding is patient, but a short temper is the height of stupidity.

30 A tranquil heart makes for a healthy body, but jealousy is [like] bone cancer.

31 Whoever oppresses the poor insults his maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors him.

32 A wicked person is thrown down by his own wrongdoing, but even in his death a righteous person has a refuge.

33 Wisdom finds rest in the heart of an understanding person. Even fools recognize this.

34 Righteousness lifts up a nation, but sin is a disgrace in any society.

35 A king is delighted with a servant who acts wisely, but he is furious with one who acts shamefully.