Proverbs Chapter 14 (NASB)

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undefined The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.

undefined He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But he who is devious in his ways despises Him.

undefined In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.

undefined Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much revenue [comes] by the strength of the ox.

undefined A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness utters lies.

undefined A scoffer seeks wisdom and [finds] none, But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.

undefined Leave the presence of a fool, Or you will not discern words of knowledge.

undefined The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But the foolishness of fools is deceit.

undefined Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is good will.

undefined The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy.

undefined The house of the wicked will be destroyed, But the tent of the upright will flourish.

undefined There is a way [which seems] right to a man, But its end is the way of death.

undefined Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, And the end of joy may be grief.

undefined The backslider in heart will have his fill of his own ways, But a good man will [be satisfied] with his.

undefined The naive believes everything, But the sensible man considers his steps.

undefined A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.

undefined A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of evil devices is hated.

undefined The naive inherit foolishness, But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

undefined The evil will bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

undefined The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many.

undefined He who despises his neighbor sins, But happy is he who is gracious to the poor.

undefined Will they not go astray who devise evil? But kindness and truth [will be to] those who devise good.

undefined In all labor there is profit, But mere talk [leads] only to poverty.

undefined The crown of the wise is their riches, [But] the folly of fools is foolishness.

undefined A truthful witness saves lives, But he who utters lies is treacherous.

undefined In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And his children will have refuge.

undefined The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, That one may avoid the snares of death.

undefined In a multitude of people is a king's glory, But in the dearth of people is a prince's ruin.

undefined He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.

undefined A tranquil heart is life to the body, But passion is rottenness to the bones.

undefined He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.

undefined The wicked is thrust down by his wrongdoing, But the righteous has a refuge when he dies.

undefined Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But in the hearts of fools it is made known.

undefined Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to [any] people.

undefined The king's favor is toward a servant who acts wisely, But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.

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