14:1 Every wise woman builds her house, But the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 1 , Every wise woman builds her house, But the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
14:2 He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, But he who is perverse in his ways despises him.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 2 , He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, But he who is perverse in his ways despises him.
14:3 The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, But the lips of the wise protect them.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 3 , The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, But the lips of the wise protect them.
14:4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, But much increase is by the strength of the ox.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 4 , Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, But much increase is by the strength of the ox.
14:5 A truthful witness will not lie, But a false witness pours out lies.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 5 , A truthful witness will not lie, But a false witness pours out lies.
14:6 A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, But knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 6 , A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, But knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
14:7 Stay away from a foolish man, For you won't find knowledge on his lips.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 7 , Stay away from a foolish man, For you won't find knowledge on his lips.
14:8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, But the folly of fools is deceit.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 8 , The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, But the folly of fools is deceit.
14:9 Fools mock at making atonement for sins, But among the upright there is good will.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 9 , Fools mock at making atonement for sins, But among the upright there is good will.
14:10 The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; He will not share these with a stranger.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 10 , The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; He will not share these with a stranger.
14:11 The house of the wicked will be overthrown, But the tent of the upright will flourish.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 11 , The house of the wicked will be overthrown, But the tent of the upright will flourish.
14:12 There is a way which seems right to a man, But in the end it leads to death.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 12 , There is a way which seems right to a man, But in the end it leads to death.
14:13 Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, And mirth may end in heaviness.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 13 , Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, And mirth may end in heaviness.
14:14 The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; Likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 14 , The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; Likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.
14:15 A simple man believes everything, But the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 15 , A simple man believes everything, But the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
14:16 A wise man fears, and shuns evil, But the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 16 , A wise man fears, and shuns evil, But the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
14:17 He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, And a crafty man is hated.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 17 , He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, And a crafty man is hated.
14:18 The simple inherit folly, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 18 , The simple inherit folly, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
14:19 The evil bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 19 , The evil bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
14:20 The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, But the rich person has many friends.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 20 , The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, But the rich person has many friends.
14:21 He who despises his neighbor sins, But blessed is he who has pity on the poor.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 21 , He who despises his neighbor sins, But blessed is he who has pity on the poor.
14:22 Don't they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 22 , Don't they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
14:23 In all hard work there is profit, But the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 23 , In all hard work there is profit, But the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
14:24 The crown of the wise is their riches, But the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 24 , The crown of the wise is their riches, But the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
14:25 A truthful witness saves souls, But a false witness is deceitful.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 25 , A truthful witness saves souls, But a false witness is deceitful.
14:26 In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, And he will be a refuge for his children.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 26 , In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, And he will be a refuge for his children.
14:27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, Turning people from the snares of death.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 27 , The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, Turning people from the snares of death.
14:28 In the multitude of people is the king's glory, But in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 28 , In the multitude of people is the king's glory, But in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
14:29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who has a quick temper displays folly.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 29 , He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who has a quick temper displays folly.
14:30 The life of the body is a heart at peace, But envy rots the bones.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 30 , The life of the body is a heart at peace, But envy rots the bones.
14:31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, But he who is kind to the needy honors him.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 31 , He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, But he who is kind to the needy honors him.
14:32 The wicked is brought down in his calamity, But in death, the righteous has a refuge.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 32 , The wicked is brought down in his calamity, But in death, the righteous has a refuge.
14:33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, And is even made known in the inward part of fools.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 33 , Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, And is even made known in the inward part of fools.
14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 34 , Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people.
14:35 The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, But his wrath is toward one who causes shame.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 14 , Verse 35 , The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, But his wrath is toward one who causes shame.
