Proverbs 14
1Every wise woman builds her house,
but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.2
3Whoever lives with integrity fears the Lord, but the one who is devious in his ways despises him.4
5The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline, but the lips of the wise protect them.6
7Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of an ox.8
9An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness utters lies.10
11A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn’t find it, but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive.12
13Stay away from a foolish person; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.14
15The sensible person’s wisdom is to consider his way, but the stupidity of fools deceives them.16
17Fools mock at making reparation, but there is goodwill among the upright.18
19The heart knows its own bitterness, and no outsider shares in its joy.20
21The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.22
23There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way to death.24
25Even in laughter a heart may be sad, and joy may end in grief.26
27The disloyal one will get what his conduct deserves, and a good one, what his deeds deserve.28
29The inexperienced one believes anything, but the sensible one watches his steps.30
31A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool is easily angered and is careless.32
33A quick-tempered person acts foolishly, and one who schemes is hated.34
35The inexperienced inherit foolishness, but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.36
37The evil bow before those who are good, and the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.38
39A poor person is hated even by his neighbor, but there are many who love the rich.40
41The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.42
43Don’t those who plan evil go astray? But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.44
45There is profit in all hard work, but endless talk leads only to poverty.46
47The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.48
49A truthful witness rescues lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.50
51In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence and his children have a refuge.52
53The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death.54
55A large population is a king’s splendor, but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.56
57A patient person shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.58
59A tranquil heart is life to the body, but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.60
61The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker, but one who is kind to the needy honors him.62
63The wicked one is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous one has a refuge in his death.64
65Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning; she is known even among fools.66
67Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.68
69A king favors a prudent servant, but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.70
3Whoever lives with integrity fears the Lord, but the one who is devious in his ways despises him.4
5The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline, but the lips of the wise protect them.6
7Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of an ox.8
9An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness utters lies.10
11A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn’t find it, but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive.12
13Stay away from a foolish person; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.14
15The sensible person’s wisdom is to consider his way, but the stupidity of fools deceives them.16
17Fools mock at making reparation, but there is goodwill among the upright.18
19The heart knows its own bitterness, and no outsider shares in its joy.20
21The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.22
23There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way to death.24
25Even in laughter a heart may be sad, and joy may end in grief.26
27The disloyal one will get what his conduct deserves, and a good one, what his deeds deserve.28
29The inexperienced one believes anything, but the sensible one watches his steps.30
31A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool is easily angered and is careless.32
33A quick-tempered person acts foolishly, and one who schemes is hated.34
35The inexperienced inherit foolishness, but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.36
37The evil bow before those who are good, and the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.38
39A poor person is hated even by his neighbor, but there are many who love the rich.40
41The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.42
43Don’t those who plan evil go astray? But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.44
45There is profit in all hard work, but endless talk leads only to poverty.46
47The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.48
49A truthful witness rescues lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.50
51In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence and his children have a refuge.52
53The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death.54
55A large population is a king’s splendor, but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.56
57A patient person shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.58
59A tranquil heart is life to the body, but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.60
61The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker, but one who is kind to the needy honors him.62
63The wicked one is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous one has a refuge in his death.64
65Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning; she is known even among fools.66
67Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.68
69A king favors a prudent servant, but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.70