Proverbs 14
1A wise woman builds her home,
2Those who follow the right path fear the LORD;
3A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him,
4Without oxen a stable stays clean,
5An honest witness does not lie;
6A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it,
7Stay away from fools,
8The prudent understand where they are going,
9Fools make fun of guilt,
10Each heart knows its own bitterness,
11The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
12There is a path before each person that seems right,
13Laughter can conceal a heavy heart,
14Backsliders get what they deserve;
15Only simpletons believe everything they’re told!
16The wise are cautious
17Short-tempered people do foolish things,
18Simpletons are clothed with foolishness,
19Evil people will bow before good people;
20The poor are despised even by their neighbors,
21It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor;
22If you plan to do evil, you will be lost;
23Work brings profit,
24Wealth is a crown for the wise;
25A truthful witness saves lives,
26Those who fear the LORD are secure;
27Fear of the LORD is a life-giving fountain;
28A growing population is a king’s glory;
29People with understanding control their anger;
30A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body;
31Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker,
32The wicked are crushed by disaster,
33Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart;
34Godliness makes a nation great,
35A king rejoices in wise servants