◄ Proverbs 14 ►
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1[an error occurred while processing this directive]1The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down.
2[an error occurred while processing this directive]2Whoever walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is devious in his ways despises him.
3[an error occurred while processing this directive]3By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
4[an error occurred while processing this directive]4Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.
5[an error occurred while processing this directive]5A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.
6[an error occurred while processing this directive]6A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.
7[an error occurred while processing this directive]7Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge.
8[an error occurred while processing this directive]8The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.
9[an error occurred while processing this directive]9Fools mock at the guilt offering, but the upright enjoy acceptance.
10[an error occurred while processing this directive]10The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares 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 to death.
13[an error occurred while processing this directive]13Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.
14[an error occurred while processing this directive]14The backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways, and a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.
15[an error occurred while processing this directive]15The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
16[an error occurred while processing this directive]16One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
17[an error occurred while processing this directive]17A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices 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 down before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20[an error occurred while processing this directive]20The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends.
21[an error occurred while processing this directive]21Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
22[an error occurred while processing this directive]22Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness.
23[an error occurred while processing this directive]23In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty.
24[an error occurred while processing this directive]24The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the folly of fools brings folly.
25[an error occurred while processing this directive]25A truthful witness saves lives, but one who breathes out lies is deceitful.
26[an error occurred while processing this directive]26In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.
27[an error occurred while processing this directive]27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.
28[an error occurred while processing this directive]28In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined.
29[an error occurred while processing this directive]29Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
30[an error occurred while processing this directive]30A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.
31[an error occurred while processing this directive]31Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
32[an error occurred while processing this directive]32The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing, but the righteous finds refuge in his death.
33[an error occurred while processing this directive]33Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.
34[an error occurred while processing this directive]34Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
35[an error occurred while processing this directive]35A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
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