GodsWord - Proverbs - 14

14:1  The wisest of women builds up her home, but a stupid one tears it down with her own hands.

14:2  Whoever lives right fears the LORD, but a person who is devious in his ways despises him.

14:3  Because of a stubborn fool's words a whip is lifted against him, but wise people are protected by their speech.

14:4  Where there are no cattle, the feeding trough is empty, but the strength of an ox produces plentiful harvests.

14:5  A trustworthy witness does not lie, but a dishonest witness breathes lies.

14:6  A mocker searches for wisdom without finding it, but knowledge comes easily to a person who has understanding.

14:7  Stay away from a fool, because you will not receive knowledge from his lips.

14:8  The wisdom of a sensible person guides his way of life, but the stupidity of fools misleads them.

14:9  Stubborn fools make fun of guilt, but there is forgiveness among decent people.

14:10  The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger can share its joy.

14:11  The houses of wicked people will be destroyed, but the tents of decent people will continue to expand.

14:12  There is a way that seems right to a person, but eventually it ends in death.

14:13  Even while laughing a heart can ache, and joy can end in grief.

14:14  A heart that turns from God becomes bored with its own ways, but a good person is satisfied with God's ways.

14:15  A gullible person believes anything, but a sensible person watches his step.

14:16  A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is careless and overconfident.

14:17  A short-tempered person acts stupidly, and a person who plots evil is hated.

14:18  Gullible people are gifted with stupidity, but sensible people are crowned with knowledge.

14:19  Evil people will bow to good people. Wicked people will bow at the gates of a righteous person.

14:20  A poor person is hated even by his neighbor, but a rich person is loved by many.

14:21  Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is the one who is kind to humble people.

14:22  Don't those who stray plan what is evil, while those who are merciful and faithful plan what is good?

14:23  In hard work there is always something gained, but idle talk leads only to poverty.

14:24  The crown of wise people is their wealth. The stupidity of fools is just that--stupidity!

14:25  An honest witness saves lives, but one who tells lies is dangerous.

14:26  In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, and his children will have a place of refuge.

14:27  The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life to turn one away from the grasp of death.

14:28  A large population is an honor for a king, but without people a ruler is ruined.

14:29  A person of great understanding is patient, but a short temper is the height of stupidity.

14:30  A tranquil heart makes for a healthy body, but jealousy is like bone cancer.

14:31  Whoever oppresses the poor insults his maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors him.

14:32  A wicked person is thrown down by his own wrongdoing, but even in his death a righteous person has a refuge.

14:33  Wisdom finds rest in the heart of an understanding person. Even fools recognize this.

14:34  Righteousness lifts up a nation, but sin is a disgrace in any society.

14:35  A king is delighted with a servant who acts wisely, but he is furious with one who acts shamefully.