Proverbs 14 : 1 (HCSB)
Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
Proverbs 14 : 2 (HCSB)
Whoever lives with integrity fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
Proverbs 14 : 3 (HCSB)
The proud speech of a fool *brings a rod of discipline , but the lips of the wise protect them.
Proverbs 14 : 4 (HCSB)
Where there are no oxen, the feeding-trough is empty, but an abundant harvest *comes through the strength of an ox.
Proverbs 14 : 5 (HCSB)
An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness utters lies.
Proverbs 14 : 6 (HCSB)
A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn't find it, but knowledge *comes easily to the perceptive.
Proverbs 14 : 7 (HCSB)
Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
Proverbs 14 : 8 (HCSB)
The sensible man's wisdom is to consider his way, but the stupidity of fools deceives *them .
Proverbs 14 : 9 (HCSB)
Fools mock at making restitution, but there is goodwill among the upright.
Proverbs 14 : 10 (HCSB)
The heart knows its own bitterness, and no outsider shares in its joy.
Proverbs 14 : 11 (HCSB)
The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will stand.
Proverbs 14 : 12 (HCSB)
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
Proverbs 14 : 13 (HCSB)
Even in laughter a heart may be sad, and joy may end in grief.
Proverbs 14 : 14 (HCSB)
The disloyal will get what their conduct deserves, and a good man, what his *deeds deserve.
Proverbs 14 : 15 (HCSB)
The inexperienced believe anything, but the sensible watch their steps.
Proverbs 14 : 16 (HCSB)
A wise man is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool is easily angered and is careless.
Proverbs 14 : 17 (HCSB)
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a man who schemes is hated.
Proverbs 14 : 18 (HCSB)
The gullible inherit foolishness, but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14 : 19 (HCSB)
The evil bow before those who are good, the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14 : 20 (HCSB)
A poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but there are many who love the rich.
Proverbs 14 : 21 (HCSB)
The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
Proverbs 14 : 22 (HCSB)
Don't those who plan evil go astray? But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
Proverbs 14 : 23 (HCSB)
There is profit in all hard work, but endless talk leads only to poverty.
Proverbs 14 : 24 (HCSB)
The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.
Proverbs 14 : 25 (HCSB)
A truthful witness rescues lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
Proverbs 14 : 26 (HCSB)
In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence and his children have a refuge.
Proverbs 14 : 27 (HCSB)
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14 : 28 (HCSB)
A large population is a king's splendor, but a shortage of people is a ruler's devastation.
Proverbs 14 : 29 (HCSB)
A patient person *shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.
Proverbs 14 : 30 (HCSB)
A tranquil heart is life to the body, but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.
Proverbs 14 : 31 (HCSB)
The one who oppresses the poor insults their Maker, but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.
Proverbs 14 : 32 (HCSB)
The wicked are thrown down by their own sin, but the righteous have a refuge when they die.
Proverbs 14 : 33 (HCSB)
Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning; she is known even among fools.
Proverbs 14 : 34 (HCSB)
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Proverbs 14 : 35 (HCSB)
A king favors a wise servant, but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.
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