1 Every wise woman builds up her household, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands. ISV — Proverbs 14:1
2 Someone whose conduct is upright fears the LORD, but whoever is devious in his ways despises him. ISV — Proverbs 14:2
3 What a fool says brings a14:3 Lit. The mouth of the fool a rod to his back, but the words of the wise protect them. ISV — Proverbs 14:3
4 Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is clean, but profits come through the strength of the ox. ISV — Proverbs 14:4
5 A trustworthy witness does not deceive, but a false witness spews lies. ISV — Proverbs 14:5
6 A mocker seeks wisdom and finds b14:6 The Heb. lacks finds none, but learning comes easily to someone who understands. ISV — Proverbs 14:6
7 Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find competent advice. ISV — Proverbs 14:7
8 The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live, but a fool’s stupidity deceives him. ISV — Proverbs 14:8
9 Fools make fun of guilt, but among the upright there are good intentions. ISV — Proverbs 14:9
10 The heart knows its own bitterness— an outsider cannot share in its joy. ISV — Proverbs 14:10
11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. ISV — Proverbs 14:11
12 There is a pathway that seems right to a man, but in the end it’s a road to death. ISV — Proverbs 14:12
13 Even in laughter there may be heartache, and at the end of joy there may be grief. ISV — Proverbs 14:13
14 The faithless one will pay for his behavior, c14:14 Lit. ways but a good man will be rewarded d14:14 The Heb. lacks will be rewarded for his. ISV — Proverbs 14:14
15 An unthinking person believes everything, but the prudent one thinks before acting. e14:15 Lit. one considers his steps ISV — Proverbs 14:15
16 The wise person fears and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and overconfident. ISV — Proverbs 14:16
17 A quick tempered person does foolish things, and a devious man is hated. ISV — Proverbs 14:17
18 The naïve inherit folly, but the careful are crowned with knowledge. ISV — Proverbs 14:18
19 Evil men will bow down in the presence of good men and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. ISV — Proverbs 14:19
20 The poor person is shunned by his neighbor, but many are the friends of the wealthy. ISV — Proverbs 14:20
21 Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy. ISV — Proverbs 14:21
22 Won’t those who plot evil go astray? But gracious love and truth are for those who plan what is good. ISV — Proverbs 14:22
23 In hard work there is always profit, but too much chattering f14:23 Lit. word of lips leads to poverty. ISV — Proverbs 14:23
24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the stupidity of fools is just that—stupidity! ISV — Proverbs 14:24
25 A truthful witness saves lives, but the person who lies is deceitful. ISV — Proverbs 14:25
26 Rock-solid security is found g14:26 The Heb. lacks is found in the fear of the LORD, and within it one’s children find refuge. ISV — Proverbs 14:26
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, enabling anyone to escape the snares of death. ISV — Proverbs 14:27
28 A large population is a king’s glory, but a shortage of people is a ruler’s ruin. ISV — Proverbs 14:28
29 Being slow to get angry compares to great understanding as being quick-tempered compares to stupidity. ISV — Proverbs 14:29
30 A tranquil mind brings life to one’s body, but jealousy causes one’s bones to rot. ISV — Proverbs 14:30
31 Whoever oppresses the poor defies their Creator, but whoever is kind to the needy honors them. ISV — Proverbs 14:31
32 The wicked person is thrown down by his own wrongdoing, but the righteous person has a place of safety in death. h14:32 So MT DSS 4QProv; LXX reads in his own piety ISV — Proverbs 14:32
33 Wisdom is at rest in the mind of the discerning— even fools know this. i14:33 So MT; LXX reads but in the heart of fools it is not discerned ISV — Proverbs 14:33
34 Righteousness makes a nation great, but sin diminishes j14:34 So DSS 4QPro LXX; MT reads sin is a disgrace to any people. ISV — Proverbs 14:34
35 The king approves the wise servant, but he is angry at anyone who acts shamefully. ISV — Proverbs 14:35