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