14Proverbs 14

Wisdom Makes Good Sense

1A woman's family is held together by her wisdom, but it can be destroyed by her foolishness.Select Proverbs 14:1

2By living right, you show that you respect the Lord; by being deceitful, you show that you despise him.Select Proverbs 14:2

3Proud fools are punished for their stupid talk, but sensible talk can save your life.Select Proverbs 14:3

4Without the help of an ox there can be no crop, but with a strong ox a big crop is possible.Select Proverbs 14:4

5An honest witness tells the truth; a dishonest witness tells nothing but lies.Select Proverbs 14:5

6Make fun of wisdom, and you will never find it. But if you have understanding, knowledge comes easily.Select Proverbs 14:6

7Stay away from fools, or you won't learn a thing.Select Proverbs 14:7

8Wise people have enough sense to find their way, but stupid fools get lost.Select Proverbs 14:8

9Fools don't care if they are wrong, but God is pleased when people do right.Select Proverbs 14:9

10No one else can really know how sad or happy you are.Select Proverbs 14:10

11The tent of a good person stands longer than the house of someone evil.Select Proverbs 14:11

12You may think you are on the right road and still end up dead.Select Proverbs 14:12

13Sorrow may hide behind laughter, and happiness may end in sorrow.Select Proverbs 14:13

14You harvest what you plant, whether good or bad.Select Proverbs 14:14

15Don't be stupid and believe all you hear; be smart and know where you are headed.Select Proverbs 14:15

16Only a stupid fool is never cautious— so be extra careful and stay out of trouble.Select Proverbs 14:16

17Fools have quick tempers, and no one likes you if you can't be trusted.Select Proverbs 14:17

18Stupidity leads to foolishness; be smart and learn.Select Proverbs 14:18

19The wicked will come crawling to those who obey God.Select Proverbs 14:19

20You have no friends if you are poor, but you have lots of friends if you are rich.Select Proverbs 14:20

21It's wrong to hate others, but God blesses everyone who is kind to the poor.Select Proverbs 14:21

22It's a mistake to make evil plans, but you will have loyal friends if you want to do right.Select Proverbs 14:22

23Hard work is worthwhile, but empty talk will make you poor.Select Proverbs 14:23

24Wisdom can make you rich, but foolishness leads to more foolishness.Select Proverbs 14:24

25An honest witness can save your life, but liars can't be trusted.Select Proverbs 14:25

26If you respect the Lord, you and your children have a strong fortressSelect Proverbs 14:26

27and a life-giving fountain that keeps you safe from deadly traps.Select Proverbs 14:27

28Rulers of powerful nations are held in honor; rulers of weak nations are nothing at all.Select Proverbs 14:28

29It's smart to be patient, but it's stupid to lose your temper.Select Proverbs 14:29

30It's healthy to be content, but envy can eat you up.Select Proverbs 14:30

31If you mistreat the poor, you insult your Creator; if you are kind to them, you show him respect.Select Proverbs 14:31

32In times of trouble the wicked are destroyed, but even at death the innocent have faith.Select Proverbs 14:32

33Wisdom is found in the minds of people with good sense, but fools don't know it.Select Proverbs 14:33

34Doing right brings honor to a nation, but sin brings disgrace.Select Proverbs 14:34

35Kings reward servants who act wisely, but they punish those who act foolishly.Select Proverbs 14:35