Proverbs 14
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1Every wise woman builds her house, # Ru 4:11; Pr 9:1; 24:3; 31:10-27
but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. # Pr 11:11; 29:4
2Whoever lives with integrity fears the Lord, # Pr 19:1; 28:6
but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him. # Pr 2:15
3The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline, # Some emend to In the mouth of a fool is a rod for his back
but the lips of the wise protect them. # Pr 12:6
4Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty, # Or clean
but an abundant harvest comes
through the strength of an ox.
5An honest witness does not deceive,
but a dishonest witness utters lies. # Ex 20:16; 23:1; Pr 6:19; 12:17; 14:25
6A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn’t find it,
but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive.
7Stay away from a foolish man;
you will gain no knowledge from his speech. # Pr 20:15
8The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
9Fools mock at making restitution, # Or at guilt offerings
but there is goodwill among the upright.
10The heart knows its own bitterness,
and no outsider shares in its joy.
11The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
but the tent of the upright will stand. # Lit flourish # Pr 10:25; 11:28; 12:7; Mt 7:24-27
12There is a way that seems right to a man, # Pr 12:15; 16:25
but its end is the way to death. # Pr 5:4; Rm 6:21
13Even in laughter a heart may be sad,
and joy may end in grief. # Ec 2:1-2; Lk 6:25
14The disloyal one will get what his conduct deserves,
and a good man, what his deeds deserve. # Pr 1:31; 12:14; 18:20; 28:19
15The inexperienced one believes anything, # Eph 4:14; Jms 1:5-8
but the sensible one watches # Lit the prudent understand his steps.
16A wise man is cautious and turns from evil, # Jb 28:28; Ps 34:14; Pr 3:7; 22:3
but a fool is easily angered and is careless. # Or and falls
17A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
and a man who schemes is hated. # Pr 12:2; 24:8
18The inexperienced inherit foolishness,
but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
19The evil bow before those who are good,
the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
20A poor man is hated even by his neighbor, # Pr 19:7
but there are many who love the rich. # Pr 19:4
21The one who despises his neighbor sins, # Pr 11:12
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy. # Ps 41:1
22Don’t those who plan evil go astray? # Pr 6:14-15; 12:26
But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness. # Pr 12:20
23There is profit in all hard work,
but endless talk # Lit but word of lips leads only to poverty. # Pr 21:5
24The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.
25A truthful witness rescues lives,
but one who utters lies is deceitful. # Pr 6:19; 12:17; 14:5
26In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence
and his children have a refuge. # Pr 29:25
27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
turning people away from the snares of death. # Pr 13:14; 16:22; 19:23
28A large population is a king’s splendor,
but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.
29A patient person shows great understanding, # Pr 16:32; 19:11; Ec 7:9; Jms 1:19
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.
30A tranquil heart is life to the body, # Pr 3:8; 4:22; 16:24
but jealousy is rottenness to the bones. # Pr 12:4; 27:4; Jms 3:16
31The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker, # Pr 17:5; 21:13; Mt 25:40; 1Jn 3:17
but one who is kind to the needy honors Him. # Pr 3:9; 14:21; 19:17; 22:2
32The wicked one is thrown down by his own sin, # Ps 17:15; 73:24; Pr 24:16; 2Co 1:9; 5:8; 2Tm 4:18
but the righteous one has a refuge in his death. # Pr 10:25
33Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning; # Pr 15:14; 18:15; Ec 7:9
she is known # LXX reads unknown even among fools.
34Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people. # Pr 11:11
35A king favors a wise servant, # Pr 22:29; Mt 24:45-47; 25:21
but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.
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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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