Proverbs 14

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

A smart woman nurtures her home, while a foolish one destroys it herself.

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

Those who live honestly respect God, but those who choose a crooked path show their contempt for Him.

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Foolish people speak with arrogance, causing harm, while the wise use their words to protect and guide.

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

Without the ox, the stable stays neat, but it's the ox's strength that brings abundance.

A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

A truthful person won't deceive, but a liar will always spread falsehoods.

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

A cynic may search for wisdom but never find it; yet for those who truly comprehend, knowledge comes effortlessly.

Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

Avoid the company of a foolish person, especially when you realize they lack wisdom in their words.

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

Wise people know their path and understand it, while foolish ones are lost in their own lies.

Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

Fools laugh off their own wrongdoing, but among the upright there is goodwill.

The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

Only your heart truly understands your own sorrow, and no outsider can truly share in your happiness.

The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

The wicked will see their homes crumble, but the righteous will watch their lives bloom.

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

A path may seem right to a person, but in the end it leads to death.

Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

Even when we laugh, our hearts may still ache; and joy can often end in sadness.

The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

Those who stray from goodness will be consumed by their own wrongdoings, while a virtuous person will find contentment within their own actions.

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

A naive person trusts everything they hear, but a wise one thinks carefully before taking a step.

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

A smart person is cautious and turns away from wrongdoing, while a foolish one angrily plunges in, full of misplaced confidence.

He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

Those who quickly lose their temper act without wisdom, and people despise those who plot evil.

The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Those who lack wisdom often fall into foolishness, but those who are cautious are rewarded with understanding.

The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

Even the wicked kneel before the virtuous; they stand humbled at the doorstep of the righteous.

The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

Even their neighbors despise the poor, while the wealthy are surrounded by friends.

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

If you scorn your neighbor, you're doing wrong. But if you show kindness to the less fortunate, you'll find joy.

Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

Isn't it misguided to plot harm? Yet, those who plan good are rewarded with kindness and honesty.

In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

Hard work always pays off, but mere talk leads to poverty.

The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

Wisdom's reward is wealth, but foolishness only breeds more foolishness.

A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

A genuine person saves lives with their honesty, but a liar only spreads falsehoods.

In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

Revering God brings strong confidence, and the children of those who do will always find a safe haven.

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

Respecting God is like a life-giving spring, protecting us from deadly traps.

In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

A king's glory is reflected in the abundance of his people; but a lack of people signifies a prince's downfall.

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

A patient person shows deep wisdom, but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

A healthy heart brings life to the body, but jealousy eats away at the soul.

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

Those who harm the needy insult their Creator; but those who respect Him show kindness to the poor.

The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

Evil doers are swept away by their own sins, while the good-hearted find comfort, even in death.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

Wisdom quietly resides in the heart of the insightful, but foolishness loudly announces itself in the actions of the ignorant.

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

A nation thrives when it's just and fair, but any group suffers shame when they embrace wrongdoing.

The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

A wise servant earns the king's love, but the one who brings disgrace incurs his anger.