Proverbs 14

1 The wise woman builds her house, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.⋮

2 The one who walks uprightly fears Yahweh, but the one who is dishonest in his ways despises him.⋮

3 From the mouth of a fool comes an offshoot of his pride, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.⋮

4 Where there are no cattle the feeding trough is clean, but an abundant crop can come by the strength of an ox.⋮

5 A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.⋮

6 A mocker seeks wisdom and there is none, but knowledge comes easy to the one who is discerning.⋮

7 Walk away from a foolish person, for you will not find knowledge on his lips.⋮

8 The wisdom of the prudent person is to understand his own way, but the folly of fools is deception.⋮

9 Fools mock when the guilt offering is sacrificed, but among the upright favor is shared.⋮

10 The heart knows its own bitterness and no stranger shares its joy.⋮

11 The house of wicked people will be destroyed, but the tent of upright people will flourish.⋮

12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end only leads to death.⋮

13 A heart can laugh but still be in pain and joy may end up being grief.⋮

14 The one who is not faithful will get what his ways deserve, but a good person will get what is his.⋮

15 The one who is naive believes everything, but the prudent man thinks about his steps.⋮

16 A wise man fears and turns away from evil, but the fool confidently dismisses a warning.⋮

17 One who is quick to become angry does foolish things, and a person who makes evil schemes is hated.⋮

18 The naive inherit foolishness, but prudent people are crowned with knowledge.⋮

19 Evil people will bow down before those who are good and those who are wicked will bow down at the gates of the righteous person.⋮

20 The poor person is hated even by his own companions, but the rich people have many friends.⋮

21 The one who shows contempt for his neighbor is sinning, but the one who shows favor to the poor is blessed.⋮

22 Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan to do good will receive covenant faithfulness and trustworthiness.⋮

23 With all hard work comes a profit, but when there is only talk, it leads to poverty.⋮

24 The crown of wise people is their wealth, but the folly of fools brings them only more folly.⋮

25 A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness breathes out lies.⋮

26 When someone fears Yahweh, he also has much confidence in him; these things will be like a strong place of protection for this man's children.⋮

27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, so that a person may turn away from the snares of death.⋮

28 The glory of a king is found in the great number of his people, but without people the prince is ruined.⋮

29 A patient person has great understanding, but the quick-tempered person exalts folly.⋮

30 A tranquil heart is life for the body, but envy rots the bones.⋮

31 The one who oppresses the poor curses his Maker, but the one who shows favor to the needy honors him.⋮

32 The wicked person is brought down by his evil actions, but the righteous person has a refuge even in death.⋮

33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, but even among fools she lets herself be known.⋮

34 Doing what is right exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.⋮

35 The favor of the king is with the servant who acts prudently, but his anger is for the one who acts shamefully.⋮