Read Proverbs 14

World English Bible · 35 verses

1. ¹ Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
2. ² He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
3. ³ The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
4. ⁴ Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by the strength of the ox.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
5. ⁵ A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
6. ⁶ A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
7. ⁷ Stay away from a foolish man, for you won’t find knowledge on his lips.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
8. ⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
9. ⁹ Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
10. ¹⁰ The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
11. ¹¹ The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
12. ¹² There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
13. ¹³ Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
14. ¹⁴ The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
15. ¹⁵ A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
16. ¹⁶ A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
17. ¹⁷ He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
18. ¹⁸ The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
19. ¹⁹ The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
20. ²⁰ The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
21. ²¹ He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
22. ²² Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
23. ²³ In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
24. ²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
25. ²⁵ A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
26. ²⁶ In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
27. ²⁷ The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
28. ²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
29. ²⁹ He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
30. ³⁰ The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
31. ³¹ He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
32. ³² The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
33. ³³ Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
34. ³⁴ Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
35. ³⁵ The king’s favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org