Proverbs 14 : 1 (NCV)
A wise woman strengthens her family, but a foolish woman destroys hers by what she does.
Proverbs 14 : 2 (NCV)
People who live good lives respect the Lord, but those who live evil lives don't.
Proverbs 14 : 3 (NCV)
Fools will be punished for their proud words, but the words of the wise will protect them.
Proverbs 14 : 4 (NCV)
When there are no oxen, no food is in the barn. But with a strong ox, much grain can be grown.
Proverbs 14 : 5 (NCV)
A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness tells nothing but lies.
Proverbs 14 : 6 (NCV)
Those who make fun of wisdom look for it and do not find it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.
Proverbs 14 : 7 (NCV)
Stay away from fools, because they can't teach you anything.
Proverbs 14 : 8 (NCV)
A wise person will understand what to do, but a foolish person is dishonest.
Proverbs 14 : 9 (NCV)
Fools don't care if they sin, but honest people work at being right.
Proverbs 14 : 10 (NCV)
No one else can know your sadness, and strangers cannot share your joy.
Proverbs 14 : 11 (NCV)
The wicked person's house will be destroyed, but a good person's tent will still be standing.
Proverbs 14 : 12 (NCV)
Some people think they are doing right, but in the end it leads to death.
Proverbs 14 : 13 (NCV)
Someone who is laughing may be sad inside, and joy may end in sadness.
Proverbs 14 : 14 (NCV)
Evil people will be paid back for their evil ways, and good people will be rewarded for their good ones.
Proverbs 14 : 15 (NCV)
Fools will believe anything, but the wise think about what they do.
Proverbs 14 : 16 (NCV)
Wise people are careful and stay out of trouble, but fools are careless and quick to act.
Proverbs 14 : 17 (NCV)
Someone with a quick temper does foolish things, but someone with understanding remains calm.
Proverbs 14 : 18 (NCV)
Fools are rewarded with nothing but more foolishness, but the wise are rewarded with knowledge.
Proverbs 14 : 19 (NCV)
Evil people will bow down to those who are good; the wicked will bow down at the door of those who do right.
Proverbs 14 : 20 (NCV)
The poor are rejected, even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.
Proverbs 14 : 21 (NCV)
It is a sin to hate your neighbor, but being kind to the needy brings happiness.
Proverbs 14 : 22 (NCV)
Those who make evil plans will be ruined, but those who plan to do good will be loved and trusted.
Proverbs 14 : 23 (NCV)
Those who work hard make a profit, but those who only talk will be poor.
Proverbs 14 : 24 (NCV)
Wise people are rewarded with wealth, but fools only get more foolishness.
Proverbs 14 : 25 (NCV)
A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor.
Proverbs 14 : 26 (NCV)
Those who respect the Lord will have security, and their children will be protected.
Proverbs 14 : 27 (NCV)
Respect for the Lord gives life. It is like a fountain that can save people from death.
Proverbs 14 : 28 (NCV)
A king is honored when he has many people to rule, but a prince is ruined if he has none.
Proverbs 14 : 29 (NCV)
Patient people have great understanding, but people with quick tempers show their foolishness.
Proverbs 14 : 30 (NCV)
Peace of mind means a healthy body, but jealousy will rot your bones.
Proverbs 14 : 31 (NCV)
Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
Proverbs 14 : 32 (NCV)
The wicked are ruined by their own evil, but those who do right are protected even in death.
Proverbs 14 : 33 (NCV)
Wisdom lives in those with understanding, and even fools recognize it.
Proverbs 14 : 34 (NCV)
Doing what is right makes a nation great, but sin will bring disgrace to any people.
Proverbs 14 : 35 (NCV)
A king is pleased with a wise servant, but he will become angry with one who causes him shame.
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