Proverbs 14 | Strong's Bible

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CHAPTER 14

Every wise

woman

builds

her house,

but a foolish one

tears it down

with her own hands.

He who walks

in uprightness

fears

the LORD,

but the one who is devious

in his ways

despises Him.

The proud

speech

of a fool

brings a rod to his back,

but the lips

of the wise

protect them.

Where there are no

oxen,

the manger

is empty,

but an abundant

harvest comes

through the strength

of the ox.

An honest

witness

does not

deceive,

but a dishonest

witness

pours forth

lies.

A mocker

seeks

wisdom

and finds none,

but knowledge

comes easily

to the discerning.

Stay away

from

a foolish

man;

you will gain

no

knowledge

from his speech.

The wisdom

of the prudent

is to discern

his way,

but the folly

of fools

deceives them.

Fools

mock

the making of amends,

but goodwill is found

among

the upright.

The heart

knows

its own

bitterness,

and no

stranger

shares

in its joy.

The house

of the wicked

will be destroyed,

but the tent

of the upright

will flourish.

There is

a way

that seems right

to

a man,

but its end

is the way

of death.

Even

in laughter

the heart

may ache,

and joy

may end

in sorrow.

The backslider

in heart

will have the fill

of his own ways,

but a good

man

will be rewarded for his.

The simple man

believes

every

word,

but the prudent man

watches

his steps.

A wise

man fears

and turns

from evil,

but a fool

is careless

and reckless.

A quick-tempered man

acts

foolishly,

and a devious

man

is hated.

The simple

inherit

folly,

but the prudent

are crowned

with knowledge.

The evil

bow

before

the good,

and the wicked

at

the gates

of the righteous.

The poor man

is hated

even

by his neighbor,

but many are those

who love

the rich.

He who despises

his neighbor

sins,

but blessed is

he who shows kindness

to the poor.

Do not

those who contrive

evil

go astray?

But those who plan

goodness find

loving devotion

and truth.

There is

profit

in all

labor,

but mere talk

leads only

to poverty.

The crown

of the wise

is their wealth,

but the effort

of fools

is folly.

A truthful

witness

saves

lives,

but one who utters

lies

is deceitful.

He who fears

the LORD

is secure

in confidence,

and his children

shall have

a place of refuge.

The fear

of the LORD

is a fountain

of life,

turning a man

from the snares

of death.

A large

population

is a king’s

splendor,

but a lack

of subjects

is a prince’s

ruin.

A patient man

has great

understanding,

but a quick-tempered man

promotes

folly.

A tranquil

heart

is life

to the body,

but envy

rots

the bones.

He who oppresses

the poor

taunts

their Maker,

but whoever is kind

to the needy

honors Him.

The wicked man

is thrown down

by his own sin,

but the righteous man

has a refuge

when he dies.

Wisdom

rests

in the heart

of the discerning;

even in the hearts

of fools

she is known.

Righteousness

exalts

a nation,

but sin

is a disgrace

to any people.

A king

delights in

a wise

servant,

but his anger

falls

on the shameful.

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