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Proverbs 14 RV1885 — Proverbs 14

1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:1

2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:2

3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:3

4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:4

5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness uttereth lies. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:5

6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:6

7 Go into the presence of a foolish man, and thou shalt not perceive in him the lips of knowledge. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:7

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:8

9 The foolish make a mock at guilt: but among the upright there is good will. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:9

10 The heart knoweth its own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:10

11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tent of the upright shall flourish. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:11

12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:12

13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of mirth is heaviness. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:13

14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:14

15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:15

16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:16

17 He that is soon angry will deal foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:17

18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:18

19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:19

20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:20

21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:21

22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:22

23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:23

24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the folly of fools is only folly. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:24

25 A true witness delivereth souls: but he that uttereth lies causeth deceit. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:25

26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:26

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:27

28 In the multitude of people is the king's glory: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:28

29 He that is slow to anger is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:29

30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy is the rottenness of the bones. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:30

31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that hath mercy on the needy honoureth him. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:31

32 The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing: but the righteous hath hope in his death. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:32

33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the inward part of fools is made known. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:33

34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:34

35 The king's favour is toward a servant that dealeth wisely: but his wrath shall be against him that causeth shame. RV1885 — Proverbs 14:35