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Proverbs 14
35 verses · King James Version
- 1Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:1
- 2He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but perverse in his ways despiseth him.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:2
- 3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:3
- 4Where no oxen the crib clean: but much increase by the strength of the ox.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:4
- 5A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:5
- 6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and not: but knowledge easy unto him that understandeth.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:6
- 7Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not the lips of knowledge.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:7
- 8The wisdom of the prudent to understand his way: but the folly of fools deceit.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:8
- 9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous favour.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:9
- 10The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:10
- 11The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:11
- 12There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof the ways of death.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:12
- 13Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth heaviness.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:13
- 14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man from himself.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:14
- 15The simple believeth every word: but the prudent looketh well to his going.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:15
- 16A wise feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:16
- 17soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:17
- 18The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:18
- 19The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:19
- 20The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich many friends.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:20
- 21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy he.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:21
- 22Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth to them that devise good.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:22
- 23In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips only to penury.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:23
- 24The crown of the wise is their riches: the foolishness of fools folly.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:24
- 25A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful speaketh lies.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:25
- 26In the fear of the LORD strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:26
- 27The fear of the LORD a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:27
- 28In the multitude of people the king’s honour: but in the want of people the destruction of the prince.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:28
- 29slow to wrath of great understanding: but hasty of spirit exalteth folly.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:29
- 30A sound heart the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:30
- 31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:31
- 32The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:32
- 33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but in the midst of fools is made known.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:33
- 34Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin a reproach to any people.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:34
- 35The king’s favour toward a wise servant: but his wrath is him that causeth shame.Compare translations of Proverbs 14:35