Proverbs 14 : 1 (ESV)
The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down.
Proverbs 14 : 2 (ESV)
Whoever walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is devious in his ways despises him.
Proverbs 14 : 3 (ESV)
By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
Proverbs 14 : 4 (ESV)
Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.
Proverbs 14 : 5 (ESV)
A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.
Proverbs 14 : 6 (ESV)
A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.
Proverbs 14 : 7 (ESV)
Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge.
Proverbs 14 : 8 (ESV)
The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.
Proverbs 14 : 9 (ESV)
Fools mock at the guilt offering, but the upright enjoy acceptance.
Proverbs 14 : 10 (ESV)
The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares its joy.
Proverbs 14 : 11 (ESV)
The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
Proverbs 14 : 12 (ESV)
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
Proverbs 14 : 13 (ESV)
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.
Proverbs 14 : 14 (ESV)
The 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.
Proverbs 14 : 15 (ESV)
The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
Proverbs 14 : 16 (ESV)
One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
Proverbs 14 : 17 (ESV)
A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated.
Proverbs 14 : 18 (ESV)
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14 : 19 (ESV)
The evil bow down before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14 : 20 (ESV)
The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends.
Proverbs 14 : 21 (ESV)
Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
Proverbs 14 : 22 (ESV)
Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness.
Proverbs 14 : 23 (ESV)
In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty.
Proverbs 14 : 24 (ESV)
The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the folly of fools brings folly.
Proverbs 14 : 25 (ESV)
A truthful witness saves lives, but one who breathes out lies is deceitful.
Proverbs 14 : 26 (ESV)
In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.
Proverbs 14 : 27 (ESV)
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14 : 28 (ESV)
In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined.
Proverbs 14 : 29 (ESV)
Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
Proverbs 14 : 30 (ESV)
A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.
Proverbs 14 : 31 (ESV)
Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
Proverbs 14 : 32 (ESV)
The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing, but the righteous finds refuge in his death.
Proverbs 14 : 33 (ESV)
Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.
Proverbs 14 : 34 (ESV)
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
Proverbs 14 : 35 (ESV)
A servant who deals wisely has the king's favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
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