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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Proverbs 14 NLT</title><link rel="stylesheet" href="/chapnew2.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="../spec.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="../cmenus/proverbs/14.htm" 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down with her own hands.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>Those who follow the right path fear the LORD;</p><p class="line2">those who take the wrong path despise him.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him,</p><p class="line2">but the words of the wise keep them safe.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>Without oxen a stable stays clean,</p><p class="line2">but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>An honest witness does not lie;</p><p class="line2">a false witness breathes lies.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it,</p><p class="line2">but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>Stay away from fools,</p><p class="line2">for you won’t find knowledge on their lips.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>The prudent understand where they are going,</p><p class="line2">but fools deceive themselves.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Fools make fun of guilt,</p><p class="line2">but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>Each heart knows its own bitterness,</p><p class="line2">and no one else can fully share its joy.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>The house of the wicked will be destroyed,</p><p class="line2">but the tent of the godly will flourish.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>There is a path before each person that seems right,</p><p class="line2">but it ends in death.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>Laughter can conceal a heavy heart,</p><p class="line2">but when the laughter ends, the grief remains.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Backsliders get what they deserve;</p><p class="line2">good people receive their reward.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>Only simpletons believe everything they’re told!</p><p class="line2">The prudent carefully consider their steps.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>The wise are cautious<a href="#footnotes"><span class="fn">a</span></a> and avoid danger;</p><p class="line2">fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Short-tempered people do foolish things,</p><p class="line2">and schemers are hated.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>Simpletons are clothed with foolishness,<a href="#footnotes"><span class="fn">b</span></a></p><p class="line2">but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>Evil people will bow before good people;</p><p class="line2">the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>The poor are despised even by their neighbors,</p><p class="line2">while the rich have many “friends.”</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor;</p><p class="line2">blessed are those who help the poor.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>If you plan to do evil, you will be lost;</p><p class="line2">if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>Work brings profit,</p><p class="line2">but mere talk leads to poverty!</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>Wealth is a crown for the wise;</p><p class="line2">the effort of fools yields only foolishness.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>A truthful witness saves lives,</p><p class="line2">but a false witness is a traitor.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>Those who fear the LORD are secure;</p><p class="line2">he will be a refuge for their children.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>Fear of the LORD is a life-giving fountain;</p><p class="line2">it offers escape from the snares of death.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>A growing population is a king’s glory;</p><p class="line2">a prince without subjects has nothing.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>People with understanding control their anger;</p><p class="line2">a hot temper shows great foolishness.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body;</p><p class="line2">jealousy is like cancer in the bones.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker,</p><p class="line2">but helping the poor honors him.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>The wicked are crushed by disaster,</p><p class="line2">but the godly have a refuge when they die.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart;</p><p class="line2">wisdom is not<a href="#footnotes"><span class="fn">c</span></a> found among fools.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-34.htm"><b>34</b></a></span>Godliness makes a nation great,</p><p class="line2">but sin is a disgrace to any people.</p><p class="b"/><p class="line1"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/14-35.htm"><b>35</b></a></span>A king rejoices in wise servants</p><p class="line2">but is angry with those who disgrace him.</p><A name="footnotes"></a><hr size="1" color="DDEEFF"><span class="mainfootnotes"><span class="mainfootnoteshdg">Footnotes:</span><br><span class="fn">a</span><note caller="+" style="f"><span class="fr">14:16 </span><span class="ft">Hebrew </span><span class="it">The wise fear.</span><br><span class="fn">b</span><note caller="+" style="f"><span class="fr">14:18 </span><span class="ft">Or </span><span class="it">inherit foolishness.</span><br><span class="fn">c</span><note caller="+" style="f"><span class="fr">14:33 </span><span class="ft">As in Greek and Syriac versions; Hebrew lacks </span><span class="it">not.</span><br></span></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center"><em>Holy Bible</em>, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. 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