Proverbs Chapter 14
Proverbs is the 20th book in the Holy Bible.
This page contains Proverbs 14:1 to Proverbs 14:9.
Browse to all the verses of Proverbs by clicking the page number below the chapter list.
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Proverbs 14:1
The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.
Proverbs 14:2
He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But he who is devious in his ways despises Him.
Proverbs 14:3
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.
Proverbs 14:4
Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox.
Proverbs 14:5
A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness utters lies.
Proverbs 14:6
A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.
Proverbs 14:7
Leave the presence of a fool, Or you will not discern words of knowledge.
Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But the foolishness of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:9
Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is good will.
Proverbs 14:10
The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy.
Proverbs 14:11
The house of the wicked will be destroyed, But the tent of the upright will flourish.
Proverbs 14:12
There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
Proverbs 14:13
Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, And the end of joy may be grief.
Proverbs 14:14
The backslider in heart will have his fill of his own ways, But a good man will be satisfied with his.
Proverbs 14:15
The naive believes everything, But the sensible man considers his steps.
Proverbs 14:16
A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.
Proverbs 14:17
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of evil devices is hated.
Proverbs 14:18
The naive inherit foolishness, But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:19
The evil will bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14:20
The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many.
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