Proverbs 14

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

2 He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.NHEB — Proverbs 14:2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.NHEB — Proverbs 14:11

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

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

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

15 A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.NHEB — Proverbs 14:15

16 A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, but the fool is arrogant and reckless.NHEB — Proverbs 14:16

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

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

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

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

21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.NHEB — Proverbs 14:21

22 Do they not go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.NHEB — Proverbs 14:22

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

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

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

26 In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.NHEB — Proverbs 14:26

27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.NHEB — 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.NHEB — Proverbs 14:28

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

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

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

32 The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but the righteous has a refuge in his death.NHEB — 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.NHEB — Proverbs 14:33

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

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