14Proverbs 14

1A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish will pull down with her hands that also which is built.Select Proverbs 14:1

2He that walketh in the right way, and feareth God, is despised by him that goeth by an infamous way.Select Proverbs 14:2

3In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them.Select Proverbs 14:3

4Where there are no oxen, the crib is empty: but where there is much corn, there the strength of the ox is manifest.Select Proverbs 14:4

5A faithful witness will not lie: but a deceitful witness uttereth a lie.Select Proverbs 14:5

6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: the learning of the wise is easy.Select Proverbs 14:6

7Go against a foolish man, and he knoweth not the lips of prudence.Select Proverbs 14:7

8The wisdom of a discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth.Select Proverbs 14:8

9A fool will laugh at sin, but among the just grace shall abide.Select Proverbs 14:9

10The heart that knoweth the bitterness of his own soul, in his joy the stranger shall not intermeddle.Select Proverbs 14:10

11The house of the wicked shall be destroyed: but the tabernacles of the just shall flourish.Select Proverbs 14:11

12There is a way which seemeth just to a man: but the ends thereof lead to death.Select Proverbs 14:12

13Laughter shall be mingled with sorrow, and mourning taketh hold of the ends of joy.Select Proverbs 14:13

14A fool shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man shall be above him.Select Proverbs 14:14

15The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight.Select Proverbs 14:15

16A wise man feareth, and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over, and is confident.Select Proverbs 14:16

17The impatient man shall work folly: and the crafty man is hateful.Select Proverbs 14:17

18The childish shall possess folly, and the prudent shall look for knowledge.Select Proverbs 14:18

19The evil shall fall down before the good: and the wicked before the gates of the just.Select Proverbs 14:19

20The poor man shall be hateful even to his own neighbour: but the friends of the rich are many.Select Proverbs 14:20

21He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy.Select Proverbs 14:21

22They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things.Select Proverbs 14:22

23In much work there shall be abundance: but where there are many words, there is oftentimes want.Select Proverbs 14:23

24The crown of the wise, is their riches: the folly of fools, imprudence.Select Proverbs 14:24

25A faithful witness delivereth souls: and the double dealer uttereth lies.Select Proverbs 14:25

26In the fear of the Lord is confidence of strength, and there shall be hope for his children.Select Proverbs 14:26

27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to decline from the ruin of death.Select Proverbs 14:27

28In the multitude of people is the dignity of the king: and in the small number of the people the dishonour of the prince.Select Proverbs 14:28

29He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly.Select Proverbs 14:29

30Soundness of heart is the life of the flesh: but envy is the rottenness of the bones.Select Proverbs 14:30

31He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him.Select Proverbs 14:31

32The wicked man shall be driven out in his wickedness: but the just hath hope in his death.Select Proverbs 14:32

33In the heart of the prudent resteth wisdom, and it shall instruct all the ignorant.Select Proverbs 14:33

34Justice exalteth a nation: but sin maketh nations miserable.Select Proverbs 14:34

35A wise servant is acceptable to the king: he that is good for nothing shall feel his anger.Select Proverbs 14:35