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Proverbs 14:1

The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.

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Proverbs 14:2

One who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But one who is devious in his ways despises Him.

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Proverbs 14:3

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.

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Proverbs 14:4

Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean; But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox.

Proverbs 14:5

A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness declares lies.

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Proverbs 14:6

A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge is easy for one who has understanding.

Proverbs 14:7

Leave the presence of a fool, Or you will not discern words of knowledge.

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Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But the foolishness of fools is deceit.

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Proverbs 14:9

Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is goodwill.

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Proverbs 14:10

The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy.

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Proverbs 14:11

The house of the wicked will be destroyed, But the tent of the upright will flourish.

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Proverbs 14:12

There is a way which seems right to a person, But its end is the way of death.

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Proverbs 14:13

Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, And the end of joy may be grief.

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Proverbs 14:14

One with a wayward heart will have his fill of his own ways, But a good person will be satisfied with his.

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Proverbs 14:15

The naive believes everything, But the sensible person considers his steps.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.

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Proverbs 14:17

A quick-tempered person acts foolishly, And a person of evil devices is hated.

Proverbs 14:18

The naive inherit foolishness, But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

Proverbs 14:19

The evil will bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

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Proverbs 14:20

The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many.

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Proverbs 14:21

One who despises his neighbor sins, But one who is gracious to the poor is blessed.

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Proverbs 14:22

Will they who devise evil not go astray? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.

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Proverbs 14:23

In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty.

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Proverbs 14:24

The crown of the wise is their riches, But the foolishness of fools is simply foolishness.

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Proverbs 14:25

A truthful witness saves lives, But one who declares lies is deceitful.

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Proverbs 14:26

In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And his children will have refuge.

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Proverbs 14:27

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, By which one may avoid the snares of death.

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Proverbs 14:28

In a multitude of people is a king's glory, But in the scarcity of people is a prince's ruin.

Proverbs 14:29

One who is slow to anger has great understanding; But one who is quick-tempered exalts foolishness.

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Proverbs 14:30

A tranquil heart is life to the body, But jealousy is rottenness to the bones.

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Proverbs 14:31

One who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But one who is gracious to the needy honors Him.

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Proverbs 14:32

The wicked is thrust down by his own wrongdoing, But the righteous has a refuge when he dies.

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Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But among fools it is made known.

Proverbs 14:34

Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people.

Proverbs 14:35

The king's favor is toward a servant who acts wisely, But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.

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