Proverbs 14:1
Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
Proverbs 14:2
He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
Proverbs 14:3
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Proverbs 14:4
Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.
Proverbs 14:5
An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
Proverbs 14:6
A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
Proverbs 14:7
Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.
Proverbs 14:9
Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
Proverbs 14:10
The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy.
Proverbs 14:11
The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
Proverbs 14:12
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
Proverbs 14:13
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in sorrow.
Proverbs 14:14
The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.
Proverbs 14:15
The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
Proverbs 14:16
A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
Proverbs 14:17
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.
Proverbs 14:18
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:19
The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14:20
The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.
Proverbs 14:21
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
Proverbs 14:22
Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.
Proverbs 14:23
There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
Proverbs 14:24
The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.
Proverbs 14:25
A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
Proverbs 14:26
He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
Proverbs 14:27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:28
A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.
Proverbs 14:29
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
Proverbs 14:30
A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
Proverbs 14:31
Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
Proverbs 14:32
The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.
Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.
Proverbs 14:34
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Proverbs 14:35
A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.