14:1 A wise woman builds her house; a foolish woman tears hers down with her own hands.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 1 , A wise woman builds her house; a foolish woman tears hers down with her own hands.
14:2 Those who follow the right path fear the LORD; those who take the wrong path despise him.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 2 , Those who follow the right path fear the LORD; those who take the wrong path despise him.
14:3 The talk of fools is a rod for their backs, but the words of the wise keep them out of trouble.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 3 , The talk of fools is a rod for their backs, but the words of the wise keep them out of trouble.
14:4 An empty stable stays clean, but no income comes from an empty stable.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 4 , An empty stable stays clean, but no income comes from an empty stable.
14:5 A truthful witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 5 , A truthful witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies.
14:6 A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 6 , A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.
14:7 Stay away from fools, for you won't find knowledge there.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 7 , Stay away from fools, for you won't find knowledge there.
14:8 The wise look ahead to see what is coming, but fools deceive themselves.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 8 , The wise look ahead to see what is coming, but fools deceive themselves.
14:9 Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 9 , Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.
14:10 Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can fully share its joy.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 10 , Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can fully share its joy.
14:11 The house of the wicked will perish, but the tent of the godly will flourish.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 11 , The house of the wicked will perish, but the tent of the godly will flourish.
14:12 There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 12 , There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.
14:13 Laughter can conceal a heavy heart; when the laughter ends, the grief remains.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 13 , Laughter can conceal a heavy heart; when the laughter ends, the grief remains.
14:14 Backsliders get what they deserve; good people receive their reward.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 14 , Backsliders get what they deserve; good people receive their reward.
14:15 Only simpletons believe everything they are told! The prudent carefully consider their steps.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 15 , Only simpletons believe everything they are told! The prudent carefully consider their steps.
14:16 The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with great confidence.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 16 , The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with great confidence.
14:17 Those who are short-tempered do foolish things, and schemers are hated.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 17 , Those who are short-tempered do foolish things, and schemers are hated.
14:18 The simpleton is clothed with folly, but the wise person is crowned with knowledge.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 18 , The simpleton is clothed with folly, but the wise person is crowned with knowledge.
14:19 Evil people will bow before good people; the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 19 , Evil people will bow before good people; the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly.
14:20 The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many 'friends.'
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 20 , The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many 'friends.'
14:21 It is sin to despise one's neighbors; blessed are those who help the poor.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 21 , It is sin to despise one's neighbors; blessed are those who help the poor.
14:22 If you plot evil, you will be lost; but if you plan good, you will be granted unfailing love and faithfulness.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 22 , If you plot evil, you will be lost; but if you plan good, you will be granted unfailing love and faithfulness.
14:23 Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty!
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 23 , Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty!
14:24 Wealth is a crown for the wise; the effort of fools yields only folly.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 24 , Wealth is a crown for the wise; the effort of fools yields only folly.
14:25 A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 25 , A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor.
14:26 Those who fear the LORD are secure; he will be a place of refuge for their children.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 26 , Those who fear the LORD are secure; he will be a place of refuge for their children.
14:27 Fear of the LORD is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 27 , Fear of the LORD is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.
14:28 A growing population is a king's glory; a dwindling nation is his doom.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 28 , A growing population is a king's glory; a dwindling nation is his doom.
14:29 Those who control their anger have great understanding; those with a hasty temper will make mistakes.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 29 , Those who control their anger have great understanding; those with a hasty temper will make mistakes.
14:30 A relaxed attitude lengthens life; jealousy rots it away.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 30 , A relaxed attitude lengthens life; jealousy rots it away.
14:31 Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but those who help the poor honor him.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 31 , Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but those who help the poor honor him.
14:32 The wicked are crushed by their sins, but the godly have a refuge when they die.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 32 , The wicked are crushed by their sins, but the godly have a refuge when they die.
14:33 Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 33 , Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools.
14:34 Godliness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 34 , Godliness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
14:35 A king rejoices in servants who know what they are doing; he is angry with those who cause trouble.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 35 , A king rejoices in servants who know what they are doing; he is angry with those who cause trouble.
