Mishlei (Pro) 14
14
1Every wise woman builds up her home,
but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
2A person with upright conduct fears Adonai,
but a person who is devious scorns him.
3From the mouth of a fool sprouts pride,
but the lips of the wise protect them.
4Where there are no oxen, the stalls are clean;
but much is produced by the strength of an ox.
5An honest witness will not lie,
but a false witness lies with every breath.
6A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain,
but knowledge comes easily to someone with discernment.
7Keep clear of a fool,
for you won’t hear a sensible word from him.
8The wisdom of the cautious makes him know where he is going,
but the folly of fools misleads them.
9Guilt offerings make a mockery of fools;
but among the upright there is good will.
10The heart knows its own bitterness,
and no stranger can share its joy.
11The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
but the tent of the upright will flourish.
12There can be a way which seems right to a person,
but at its end are the ways of death.
13Even in laughter the heart can be sad,
and joy may end in sorrow.
14A backslider is filled up with his own ways,
but a good person gets satisfaction from himself.
15One who doesn’t think believes every word,
but the cautious understands his steps.
16A wise person fears and turns away from evil,
but a fool is reckless and overconfident.
17He who is quick-tempered does stupid things,
and one who does vile things is hated.
18Thoughtless people inherit folly,
but the cautious are crowned with knowledge.
19The evil bow down before the good,
and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20The poor are disliked even by their peers,
but the rich have many friends.
21He who despises his fellow sins,
but he who shows compassion to the humble is happy.
22Won’t those who plot evil go astray?
But grace and truth are for those who plan good.
23In all work there is profit,
but mere talk produces only poverty.
24The crown of the wise is their riches,
but the folly of fools is just that — folly.
25A truthful witness saves lives,
but a liar misdirects [judgment].
26In the fear of Adonai is powerful security;
for his children there will be a place of refuge.
27The fear of Adonai is a fountain of life
enabling one to avoid deadly traps.
28A king’s glory lies in having many subjects;
if the prince’s people are few, it is his ruin.
29Being slow to anger goes with great understanding,
being quick-tempered makes folly still worse.
30A tranquil mind gives health to the body,
but envy rots the bones.
31The oppressor of the poor insults his maker,
but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
32The wicked are brought down by their wrongdoing,
but the righteous can be confident even at death.
33Wisdom is at rest in a person with discernment,
but in fools it has to call attention to itself.
34Righteousness makes a nation great,
but sin degrades any people.
35A king shows favor to a servant with good sense,
but his wrath strikes one who shames [him].
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Wise People Live Righteously
1The wisest of women builds up her home,
but a stupid one tears it down with her own hands.
2Whoever lives right fears the Lord,
but a person who is devious in his ways despises him.
3Because of a stubborn fool’s words a whip is lifted against him,
but wise people are protected by their speech.
4Where there are no cattle, the feeding trough is empty,
but the strength of an ox produces plentiful harvests.
5A trustworthy witness does not lie,
but a dishonest witness breathes lies.
6A mocker searches for wisdom without finding it,
but knowledge comes easily to a person who has understanding.
7Stay away from a fool,
because you will not receive knowledge from his lips.
8The wisdom of a sensible person guides his way of life,
but the stupidity of fools misleads them.
9Stubborn fools make fun of guilt,
but there is forgiveness among decent people.
10The heart knows its own bitterness,
and no stranger can share its joy.
11The houses of wicked people will be destroyed,
but the tents of decent people will continue to expand.
12There is a way that seems right to a person,
but eventually it ends in death.
13Even while laughing a heart can ache,
and joy can end in grief.
14A heart that turns ⌞from God⌟ becomes bored with its own ways,
but a good person is satisfied with God’s ways.
15A gullible person believes anything,
but a sensible person watches his step.
16A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil,
but a fool is careless and overconfident.
17A short-tempered person acts stupidly,
and a person who plots evil is hated.
18Gullible people are gifted with stupidity,
but sensible people are crowned with knowledge.
19Evil people will bow to good people.
Wicked people will bow at the gates of a righteous person.
20A poor person is hated even by his neighbor,
but a rich person is loved by many.
21Whoever despises his neighbor sins,
but blessed is the one who is kind to humble people.
22Don’t those who stray plan what is evil,
while those who are merciful and faithful plan what is good?
23In hard work there is always something gained,
but idle talk leads only to poverty.
24The crown of wise people is their wealth.
The stupidity of fools is just that—stupidity!
25An honest witness saves lives,
but one who tells lies is dangerous.
26In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,
and his children will have a place of refuge.
27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life
to turn ⌞one⌟ away from the grasp of death.
28A large population is an honor for a king,
but without people a ruler is ruined.
29A person of great understanding is patient,
but a short temper is the height of stupidity.
30A tranquil heart makes for a healthy body,
but jealousy is ⌞like⌟ bone cancer.
31Whoever oppresses the poor insults his maker,
but whoever is kind to the needy honors him.
32A wicked person is thrown down by his own wrongdoing,
but even in his death a righteous person has a refuge.
33Wisdom finds rest in the heart of an understanding person.
Even fools recognize this.
Wise Ways to Live
34Righteousness lifts up a nation,
but sin is a disgrace in any society.
35A king is delighted with a servant who acts wisely,
but he is furious with one who acts shamefully.
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