Proverbs 14

14A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.H2454H802H1129H1004H200H2040H30272Those who follow the right path fear the Lord; those who take the wrong path despise him.H1980H3476H3373H3068H3868H1870H9593A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe.H6310H191H2415H1346H8193H2450H81044Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.H504H18H1249H7230H8393H3581H77945An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies.H529H5707H3577H8267H5707H6315H35766A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.H3887H1245H2451H1847H7043H9957Stay away from fools, for you won’t find knowledge on their lips.H3212H5048H3684H376H3045H8193H18478The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves.H2451H6175H995H1870H200H3684H48209Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.H191H3887H817H3477H752210Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can fully share its joy.H3820H3045H5315H4787H2114H6148H805711The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the godly will flourish.H1004H7563H8045H168H3477H652412There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.H3426H1870H3477H6440H376H319H1870H419413Laughter can conceal a heavy heart, but when the laughter ends, the grief remains.H7814H3820H3510H319H8057H842414Backsliders get what they deserve; good people receive their reward.H5472H3820H7646H1870H2896H37615Only simpletons believe everything they’re told! The prudent carefully consider their steps.H6612H539H1697H6175H995H83816The wise are cautious

and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.H2450H3373H5493H7451H3684H5674H98217Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated.H7116H639H6213H200H376H4209H813018Simpletons are clothed with foolishness

, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.H6612H5157H200H6175H3803H184719Evil people will bow before good people; the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly.H7451H7817H6440H2896H7563H8179H666220The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many “friends.”H7326H8130H7453H6223H7227H15721It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor.H936H7453H2398H2603H6035H6041H83522If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.H8582H2790H7451H2617H571H2790H289623Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty!H6089H4195H1697H8193H427024Wealth is a crown for the wise; the effort of fools yields only foolishness.H5850H2450H6239H200H3684H20025A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor.H571H5707H5337H5315H4820H6315H357726Those who fear the Lord are secure; he will be a refuge for their children.H3374H3068H5797H4009H1121H426827Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.H3374H3068H4726H2416H5493H4170H419428A growing population is a king’s glory; a prince without subjects has nothing.H7230H5971H4428H1927H657H3816H4288H733329People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness.H750H639H7227H8394H7116H7307H7311H20030A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.H4832H3820H2416H1320H7068H7538H610631Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors him.H6231H1800H2778H6213H3513H2603H3432The wicked are crushed by disaster, but the godly have a refuge when they die.H7563H1760H7451H6662H2620H419433Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not

found among fools.H2451H5117H3820H995H7130H3684H304534Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people.H6666H7311H1471H2403H2617H381635A king rejoices in wise servants but is angry with those who disgrace him.H4428H7522H7919H5650H5678H954