Proverbs 14:5-14

A truthful witness does not lie. But a false witness tells nothing but lies. Those who make fun of wisdom look for it but do not find it. But the person with understanding easily finds knowledge. Stay away from a foolish person. You won’t learn anything from him. What makes a person wise is understanding what to do. But what makes a person foolish is dishonesty. Foolish people don’t care if they sin. But honest people work at being right with others. No one else can know your sadness. Strangers cannot share your joy. The wicked person’s house will be destroyed. But a good person’s tent will still be standing. Some people think they are doing what’s right. But what they are doing will really kill them. When someone is laughing, he may be sad inside. And when the laughter is over, there is sorrow. Evil people will be paid back for their evil ways. And good people will be rewarded for their good ones.