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