Proverbs 14
14
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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Proverbs 14
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1A wise woman strengthens her family,
but a foolish woman destroys hers by what she does.
2People who live good lives respect the Lord,
but those who live evil lives don’t.
3Fools will be punished for their proud words,
but the words of the wise will protect them.
4When there are no oxen, no food is in the barn.
But with a strong ox, much grain can be grown.
5A truthful witness does not lie,
but a false witness tells nothing but lies.
6Those who make fun of wisdom look for it and do not find it,
but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.
7Stay away from fools,
because they can’t teach you anything.
8A wise person will understand what to do,
but a foolish person is dishonest.
9Fools don’t care if they sin,
but honest people work at being right.
10No one else can know your sadness,
and strangers cannot share your joy.
11The wicked person’s house will be destroyed,
but a good person’s tent will still be standing.
12Some people think they are doing right,
but in the end it leads to death.
13Someone who is laughing may be sad inside,
and joy may end in sadness.
14Evil people will be paid back for their evil ways,
and good people will be rewarded for their good ones.
15Fools will believe anything,
but the wise think about what they do.
16Wise people are careful and stay out of trouble,
but fools are careless and quick to act.
17Someone with a quick temper does foolish things,
but someone with understanding remains calm.
18Fools are rewarded with nothing but more foolishness,
but the wise are rewarded with knowledge.
19Evil people will bow down to those who are good;
the wicked will bow down at the door of those who do right.
20The poor are rejected, even by their neighbors,
but the rich have many friends.
21It is a sin to hate your neighbor,
but being kind to the needy brings happiness.
22Those who make evil plans will be ruined,
but those who plan to do good will be loved and trusted.
23Those who work hard make a profit,
but those who only talk will be poor.
24Wise people are rewarded with wealth,
but fools only get more foolishness.
25A truthful witness saves lives,
but a false witness is a traitor.
26Those who respect the Lord will have security,
and their children will be protected.
27Respect for the Lord gives life.
It is like a fountain that can save people from death.
28A king is honored when he has many people to rule,
but a prince is ruined if he has none.
29Patient people have great understanding,
but people with quick tempers show their foolishness.
30Peace of mind means a healthy body,
but jealousy will rot your bones.
31Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker,
but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
32The wicked are ruined by their own evil,
but those who do right are protected even in death.
33Wisdom lives in those with understanding,
and even fools recognize it.
34Doing what is right makes a nation great,
but sin will bring disgrace to any people.
35A king is pleased with a wise servant,
but he will become angry with one who causes him shame.
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