◄ Proverbs 14 ►
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[an error occurred while processing this directive]New American Standard Bible 1995
1[an error occurred while processing this directive]1The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.
2[an error occurred while processing this directive]2He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But he who is devious in his ways despises Him.
3[an error occurred while processing this directive]3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.
4[an error occurred while processing this directive]4Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox.
5[an error occurred while processing this directive]5A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness utters lies.
6[an error occurred while processing this directive]6A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.
7[an error occurred while processing this directive]7Leave the presence of a fool, Or you will not discern words of knowledge.
8[an error occurred while processing this directive]8The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But the foolishness of fools is deceit.
9[an error occurred while processing this directive]9Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is good will.
10[an error occurred while processing this directive]10The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share 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 which 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 be in pain, And the end of joy may be grief.
14[an error occurred while processing this directive]14The backslider in heart will have his fill of his own ways, But a good man will be satisfied with his.
15[an error occurred while processing this directive]15The naive believes everything, But the sensible man considers his steps.
16[an error occurred while processing this directive]16A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.
17[an error occurred while processing this directive]17A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of evil devices is hated.
18[an error occurred while processing this directive]18The naive inherit foolishness, But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
19[an error occurred while processing this directive]19The evil will bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20[an error occurred while processing this directive]20The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many.
21[an error occurred while processing this directive]21He who despises his neighbor sins, But happy is he who is gracious to the poor.
22[an error occurred while processing this directive]22Will they not go astray who devise evil? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.
23[an error occurred while processing this directive]23In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty.
24[an error occurred while processing this directive]24The crown of the wise is their riches, But the folly of fools is foolishness.
25[an error occurred while processing this directive]25A truthful witness saves lives, But he who utters lies is treacherous.
26[an error occurred while processing this directive]26In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And his children will have refuge.
27[an error occurred while processing this directive]27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, That one may avoid the snares of death.
28[an error occurred while processing this directive]28In a multitude of people is a king's glory, But in the dearth of people is a prince's ruin.
29[an error occurred while processing this directive]29He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.
30[an error occurred while processing this directive]30A tranquil heart is life to the body, But passion is rottenness to the bones.
31[an error occurred while processing this directive]31He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.
32[an error occurred while processing this directive]32The wicked is thrust down by his wrongdoing, But the righteous has a refuge when he dies.
33[an error occurred while processing this directive]33Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But in the hearts of fools it is made 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]35The king's favor is toward a servant who acts wisely, But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.
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