Proverbs 14

1 Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

2 He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.

3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.

5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.

6 A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.

7 Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.

9 Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.

10 The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy.

11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

13 Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in sorrow.

14 The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.

15 The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

16 A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.

17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.

18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

19 The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

20 The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.

21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.

22 Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.

23 There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.

25 A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.

26 He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

28 A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.

29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

30 A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

31 Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.

32 The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.

33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

35 A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.

1 ¶ Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

2 ¶ He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but [he that is] perverse in his ways despiseth him.

3 ¶ In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

4 ¶ Where no oxen [are], the crib [is] clean: but much increase [is] by the strength of the ox.

5 ¶ A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

6 ¶ A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth.

7 ¶ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.

8 ¶ The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.

9 ¶ Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous [there is] favour.

10 ¶ The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

11 ¶ The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

12 ¶ There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.

13 ¶ Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.

14 ¶ The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself.

15 ¶ The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.

16 ¶ A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

17 ¶ [He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

18 ¶ The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

19 ¶ The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

20 ¶ The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich [hath] many friends.

21 ¶ He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy [is] he.

22 ¶ Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth [shall be] to them that devise good.

23 ¶ In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

24 ¶ The crown of the wise [is] their riches: [but] the foolishness of fools [is] folly.

25 ¶ A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful [witness] speaketh lies.

26 ¶ In the fear of the LORD [is] strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

27 The fear of the LORD [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

28 ¶ In the multitude of people [is] the king's honour: but in the want of people [is] the destruction of the prince.

29 ¶ [He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

30 ¶ A sound heart [is] the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

31 ¶ He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

32 ¶ The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

33 ¶ Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known.

34 ¶ Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin [is] a reproach to any people.

35 ¶ The king's favour [is] toward a wise servant: but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.

1 By wise women is the house built up; but a foolish woman breaketh it up with her doings.

2 He that feareth the LORD walketh in the paths of righteousness: but he that despiseth him goeth out of his way.

3 fools speak tyrannically; but the wise keep their mouths.

4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean: but where the ox is busy, there is much revenue.

5 A faithful witness doth not lie: but a false witness speaketh lies deceitfully.

6 The scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

7 Depart from the fool: for thou learnest nothing of him.

8 This is the wisdom of the prudent, that he take heed to his way: but this is the folly of fools, that it is vain deceit with them.

9 Fools make a mockery of sin: but the pious delight in the pious.

10 When the heart is sad, outward joy is of no avail.

11 The house of the wicked shall be destroyed: but the tabernacle of the upright shall be green.

12 There is a way that pleaseth many a man, but at length it bringeth him to death.

13 after laughter comes mourning, and after joy comes sorrow.

14 A slack man shall do as he doeth: but a pious man shall be over him.

15 a silly man believes everything; but a witty man takes note of his walk.

16 A wise man feareth, and avoideth evil: but a fool goeth through it foolishly.

17 An impatient man doeth foolishly: but a thoughtful man hateth it.

18 The foolish inherit folly; but it is the crown of the witty to act prudently.

19 The wicked must bow down before the good, and the wicked within the gates of the righteous.

20 A poor man also hateth his neighbours: but the rich have many friends.

21 The sinner despiseth his neighbour: but blessed is he that hath mercy on the poor.

22 They that work wicked schemes shall fall short: but they that do good shall have faithfulness and goodness.

23 Where one worketh, there is enough: but where one dealeth in words, there is want.

24 To the wise their riches are a crown: but the folly of fools is folly.

25 A faithful witness saveth life: but a false witness deceiveth.

26 He that feareth the LORD hath a strong hold, and his children also are protected.

27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that men may avoid the snares of death.

28 Where a king hath much people, that is his glory: but where there is little people, that maketh a lord foolish.

29 He that is patient is wise: but he that is impatient revealeth his folly.

30 A kind heart is the life of the body: but envy is pus in the legs.

31 He that doeth violence to the poor blasphemeth his Maker: but he that hath mercy on the poor honoureth GOD,

32 The wicked endureth not in his calamity: but the righteous is confident even in his death.

33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of the prudent, and is made manifest among fools.

34 Righteousness exalteth a people: but sin is the destruction of men.

35 A wise servant is pleasing in the sight of the king; but a wicked servant is an enemy to him.