Proverbs 14
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Prov 14:1
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The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.
Prov 14:2
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He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But he who is devious in his ways despises Him.
Prov 14:3
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In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for {his} back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.
Prov 14:4
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Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much revenue {comes} by the strength of the ox.
Prov 14:5
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A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness utters lies.
Prov 14:6
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A scoffer seeks wisdom and {finds} none, But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.
Prov 14:7
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Leave the presence of a fool, Or you will not discern words of knowledge.
Prov 14:8
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The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But the foolishness of fools is deceit.
Prov 14:9
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Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is good will.
Prov 14:10
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The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy.
Prov 14:11
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The house of the wicked will be destroyed, But the tent of the upright will flourish.
Prov 14:12
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There is a way {which seems} right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
Prov 14:13
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Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, And the end of joy may be grief.
Prov 14:14
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The backslider in heart will have his fill of his own ways, But a good man will {be satisfied} with his.
Prov 14:15
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The naive believes everything, But the sensible man considers his steps.
Prov 14:16
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A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.
Prov 14:17
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A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of evil devices is hated.
Prov 14:18
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The naive inherit foolishness, But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
Prov 14:19
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The evil will bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Prov 14:20
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The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many.
Prov 14:21
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He who despises his neighbor sins, But happy is he who is gracious to the poor.
Prov 14:22
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Will they not go astray who devise evil? But kindness and truth {will be to} those who devise good.
Prov 14:23
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In all labor there is profit, But mere talk {leads} only to poverty.
Prov 14:24
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The crown of the wise is their riches, {But} the folly of fools is foolishness.
Prov 14:25
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A truthful witness saves lives, But he who utters lies is treacherous.
Prov 14:26
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In the (Or {reverence}) fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And his children will have refuge.
Prov 14:27
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The (Or {reverence}) fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, That one may avoid the snares of death.
Prov 14:28
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In a multitude of people is a king's glory, But in the dearth of people is a prince's ruin.
Prov 14:29
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He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.
Prov 14:30
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A tranquil heart is life to the body, But passion is rottenness to the bones.
Prov 14:31
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He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.
Prov 14:32
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The wicked is thrust down by his wrongdoing, But the righteous has a refuge when he dies.
Prov 14:33
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Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But in the hearts of fools it is made known.
Prov 14:34
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Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to {any} people.
Prov 14:35
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The king's favor is toward a servant who acts wisely, But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.
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