Proverbs 14

1 Every wise woman builds her house, But the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.WEB — Proverbs 14:1

2 He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, But he who is perverse in his ways despises him.WEB — Proverbs 14:2

3 The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, But the lips of the wise protect them.WEB — Proverbs 14:3

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

5 A truthful witness will not lie, But a false witness pours out lies.WEB — Proverbs 14:5

6 A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, But knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.WEB — Proverbs 14:6

7 Stay away from a foolish man, For you won't find knowledge on his lips.WEB — Proverbs 14:7

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, But the folly of fools is deceit.WEB — Proverbs 14:8

9 Fools mock at making atonement for sins, But among the upright there is good will.WEB — Proverbs 14:9

10 The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; He will not share these with a stranger.WEB — Proverbs 14:10

11 The house of the wicked will be overthrown, But the tent of the upright will flourish.WEB — Proverbs 14:11

12 There is a way which seems right to a man, But in the end it leads to death.WEB — Proverbs 14:12

13 Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, And mirth may end in heaviness.WEB — Proverbs 14:13

14 The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; Likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.WEB — Proverbs 14:14

15 The simple believes everything, But the prudent man carefully considers his ways.WEB — Proverbs 14:15

16 A wise man fears, and shuns evil, But the fool is hotheaded and reckless.WEB — Proverbs 14:16

17 He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, And a crafty man is hated.WEB — Proverbs 14:17

18 The simple inherit folly, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.WEB — Proverbs 14:18

19 The evil bow down before the good, And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.WEB — Proverbs 14:19

20 The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, But the rich person has many friends.WEB — Proverbs 14:20

21 He who despises his neighbor sins, But blessed is he who has pity on the poor.WEB — Proverbs 14:21

22 Don't they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.WEB — Proverbs 14:22

23 In all hard work there is profit, But the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.WEB — Proverbs 14:23

24 The crown of the wise is their riches, But the folly of fools crowns them with folly.WEB — Proverbs 14:24

25 A truthful witness saves souls, But a false witness is deceitful.WEB — Proverbs 14:25

26 In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, And he will be a refuge for his children.WEB — Proverbs 14:26

27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, Turning people from the snares of death.WEB — Proverbs 14:27

28 In the multitude of people is the king's glory, But in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.WEB — Proverbs 14:28

29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who has a quick temper displays folly.WEB — Proverbs 14:29

30 The life of the body is a heart at peace, But envy rots the bones.WEB — Proverbs 14:30

31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, But he who is kind to the needy honors him.WEB — Proverbs 14:31

32 The wicked is brought down in his calamity, But in death, the righteous has a refuge.WEB — Proverbs 14:32

33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, And is even made known in the inward part of fools.WEB — Proverbs 14:33

34 Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people.WEB — Proverbs 14:34

35 The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, But his wrath is toward one who causes shame.WEB — Proverbs 14:35