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Proverbs 14:13 (NIV)
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and rejoicing may end in grief.
Proverbs 14:14 (NIV)
The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good rewarded for theirs.
Proverbs 14:15 (NIV)
The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.
Proverbs 14:16 (NIV)
The wise fear the Lord and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.
Proverbs 14:17 (NIV)
A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.
Proverbs 14:18 (NIV)
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:19 (NIV)
Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14:20 (NIV)
The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.
Proverbs 14:21 (NIV)
It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.
Proverbs 14:22 (NIV)
Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.
Proverbs 14:23 (NIV)
All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
Proverbs 14:24 (NIV)
The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly.
Proverbs 14:25 (NIV)
A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.
Proverbs 14:26 (NIV)
Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.
Proverbs 14:27 (NIV)
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:28 (NIV)
A large population is a king’s glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.
Proverbs 14:29 (NIV)
Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
Proverbs 14:30 (NIV)
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
Proverbs 14:31 (NIV)
Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
Proverbs 14:32 (NIV)
When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.
Proverbs 14:33 (NIV)
Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
Proverbs 14:34 (NIV)
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.
Proverbs 14:35 (NIV)
A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury.
Proverbs 15:1 (NIV)
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:2 (NIV)
The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.