1 Every wise woman builds her house, But the foolish one tears it down with her own hands. WEB — Proverbs 14:1
2 He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, But he who is perverse in his ways despises him. WEB — Proverbs 14:2
3 The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, But the lips of the wise protect them. WEB — Proverbs 14:3
4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, But much increase is by the strength of the ox. WEB — Proverbs 14:4
5 A truthful witness will not lie, But a false witness pours out lies. WEB — Proverbs 14:5
6 A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, But knowledge comes easily to a discerning person. WEB — Proverbs 14:6
7 Stay away from a foolish man, For you won't find knowledge on his lips. WEB — Proverbs 14:7
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, But the folly of fools is deceit. WEB — Proverbs 14:8
9 Fools mock at making atonement for sins, But among the upright there is good will. WEB — Proverbs 14:9
10 The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; He will not share these with a stranger. WEB — Proverbs 14:10
11 The house of the wicked will be overthrown, But the tent of the upright will flourish. WEB — Proverbs 14:11
12 There is a way which seems right to a man, But in the end it leads to death. WEB — Proverbs 14:12
13 Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, And mirth may end in heaviness. WEB — Proverbs 14:13
14 The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; Likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways. WEB — Proverbs 14:14
15 The simple believes everything, But the prudent man carefully considers his ways. WEB — Proverbs 14:15
16 A wise man fears, and shuns evil, But the fool is hotheaded and reckless. WEB — Proverbs 14:16
17 He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, And a crafty man is hated. WEB — Proverbs 14:17
18 The simple inherit folly, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge. WEB — Proverbs 14:18
19 The evil bow down before the good, And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous. WEB — Proverbs 14:19
20 The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, But the rich person has many friends. WEB — Proverbs 14:20
21 He who despises his neighbor sins, But blessed is he who has pity on the poor. WEB — Proverbs 14:21
22 Don't they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good. WEB — Proverbs 14:22
23 In all hard work there is profit, But the talk of the lips leads only to poverty. WEB — Proverbs 14:23
24 The crown of the wise is their riches, But the folly of fools crowns them with folly. WEB — Proverbs 14:24
25 A truthful witness saves souls, But a false witness is deceitful. WEB — Proverbs 14:25
26 In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, And he will be a refuge for his children. WEB — Proverbs 14:26
27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, Turning people from the snares of death. WEB — Proverbs 14:27
28 In the multitude of people is the king's glory, But in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince. WEB — Proverbs 14:28
29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who has a quick temper displays folly. WEB — Proverbs 14:29
30 The life of the body is a heart at peace, But envy rots the bones. WEB — Proverbs 14:30
31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, But he who is kind to the needy honors him. WEB — Proverbs 14:31
32 The wicked is brought down in his calamity, But in death, the righteous has a refuge. WEB — Proverbs 14:32
33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, And is even made known in the inward part of fools. WEB — Proverbs 14:33
34 Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people. WEB — Proverbs 14:34
35 The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, But his wrath is toward one who causes shame. WEB — Proverbs 14:35