Proverbs 14 : 1 (LXXEN)
Wise women build houses: but a foolish one digs hers down with her hands.
Proverbs 14 : 2 (LXXEN)
He that walks uprightly fears the Lord; but he that is perverse in his ways shall be dishonoured.
Proverbs 14 : 3 (LXXEN)
Out of the mouth of fools comes a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise preserve them.
Proverbs 14 : 4 (LXXEN)
Where no oxen are, the cribs are clean; but where there is abundant produce, the strength of the ox is apparent.
Proverbs 14 : 5 (LXXEN)
A faithful witness does not lie; but an unjust witness kindles falsehoods.
Proverbs 14 : 6 (LXXEN)
Thou shalt seek wisdom with bad men, and shalt not find it; but discretion is easily available with the prudent.
Proverbs 14 : 7 (LXXEN)
All things are adverse to a foolish man; but wise lips are the weapons of discretion.
Proverbs 14 : 8 (LXXEN)
The wisdom of the prudent will understand their ways; but the folly of fools leads astray.
Proverbs 14 : 9 (LXXEN)
The houses of transgressors *Gr. shall owe; See Job 6:21 will need purification; but the houses of the just are acceptable.
Proverbs 14 : 10 (LXXEN)
If a man’s *Or, heart be sensitive mind is intelligent, his soul is sorrowful; and when he rejoices, he has no fellowship with pride.
Proverbs 14 : 11 (LXXEN)
The houses of ungodly men shall be utterly destroyed; but the tabernacles of them that walk uprightly shall stand.
Proverbs 14 : 12 (LXXEN)
There is a way which seems to be right with men, but the ends of it *Gr. come reach to the depths of hell.
Proverbs 14 : 13 (LXXEN)
Grief mingles not with mirth; and joy in the end comes to grief.
Proverbs 14 : 14 (LXXEN)
A *Lit. bold-hearted stout-hearted man shall be filled with his own ways; and a good man with his own thoughts.
Proverbs 14 : 15 (LXXEN)
The simple believes every word: but the prudent man betakes himself to after-thought.
Proverbs 14 : 16 (LXXEN)
A wise man fears, and departs from evil; but the fool trusts in himself, and joins himself with the transgressor.
Proverbs 14 : 17 (LXXEN)
A passionate man acts inconsiderately; but a sensible man bears up under many things.
Proverbs 14 : 18 (LXXEN)
Fools shall have mischief for their portion; but the prudent shall take fast hold of understanding.
Proverbs 14 : 19 (LXXEN)
Evil men shall fall before the good; and the ungodly shall attend at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14 : 20 (LXXEN)
Friends will hate poor friends; but the friends of the rich are many.
Proverbs 14 : 21 (LXXEN)
He that dishonours the needy sins: but he that has pity on the poor is most blessed.
Proverbs 14 : 22 (LXXEN)
They that go astray devise evils: but the good devise mercy and truth. The framers of evil do not understand mercy and truth: but compassion and faithfulness are with the framers of good.
Proverbs 14 : 23 (LXXEN)
With every one who is careful there is abundance: but the pleasure-taking and indolent shall be in want.
Proverbs 14 : 24 (LXXEN)
A prudent man is the crown of the wise: but the occupation of fools is evil.
Proverbs 14 : 25 (LXXEN)
A faithful witness shall deliver a soul from evil: but a deceitful man kindles falsehoods.
Proverbs 14 : 26 (LXXEN)
In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and he leaves his children a support.
Proverbs 14 : 27 (LXXEN)
The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; and it causes men to turn aside from the snare of death.
Proverbs 14 : 28 (LXXEN)
In a populous nation is the glory of a king: but in the failure of people is the ruin of a prince.
Proverbs 14 : 29 (LXXEN)
A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom: but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.
Proverbs 14 : 30 (LXXEN)
A meek-spirited man is a healer of the heart: but a sensitive heart is a corruption of the bones.
Proverbs 14 : 31 (LXXEN)
He that oppresses the needy provokes his Maker: but he that honours him has pity upon the poor.
Proverbs 14 : 32 (LXXEN)
The ungodly shall be driven away in his wickedness: but *Comp. Heb. he who is secure in his own holiness is just.
Proverbs 14 : 33 (LXXEN)
There is wisdom in the good heart of a man: but in the heart of fools it is not discerned.
Proverbs 14 : 34 (LXXEN)
Righteousness exalts a nation: but sins diminish tribes.
Proverbs 14 : 35 (LXXEN)
An understanding servant is acceptable to a king; and by his good behaviour he removes disgrace.
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