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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 14
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34 verses • Page 1 of 2
The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
Proverbs 14:1
The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
He whose walk is upright fears the LORD , but he whose ways are devious despises him.
Proverbs 14:2
Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways.
A fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Proverbs 14:3
A fool's mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant harvest.
Proverbs 14:4
Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests.
A truthful witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.
Proverbs 14:5
An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.
The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
Proverbs 14:6
The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips.
Proverbs 14:7
Stay away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their lips.
The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.
Proverbs 14:9
Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.
Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy.
Proverbs 14:10
Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy.
The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
Proverbs 14:11
The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
Proverbs 14:12
There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief.
Proverbs 14:13
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and rejoicing may end in grief.
The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good man rewarded for his.
Proverbs 14:14
The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good rewarded for theirs.
A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.
Proverbs 14:15
The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.
A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.
Proverbs 14:16
The wise fear the Lord and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.
A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated.
Proverbs 14:17
A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:18
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Evil men will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14:19
Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.
Proverbs 14:20
The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy.
Proverbs 14:21
It is a sin to despise one's neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.
Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.
Proverbs 14:22
Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.
All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
Proverbs 14:23
All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly.
Proverbs 14:24
The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly.
A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.
Proverbs 14:25
A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.
He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.
Proverbs 14:26
Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:27
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.
Proverbs 14:28
A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.
Proverbs 14:29
Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
Proverbs 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
Proverbs 14:31
Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge.
Proverbs 14:32
When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.
Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Proverbs 14:34
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.
A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant incurs his wrath.
Proverbs 14:35
A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury.
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