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down with her own hands. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, <p class="indent2">But he who is devious in his ways despises Him. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>In the mouth of the ignorant fool is a rod of lofty pride, <p class="indent2">But the lips of the wise will keep them. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, <p class="indent2">But much revenue <i>comes</i> by the strength of the ox. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>A faithful witness will not lie, <p class="indent2">But a false witness breathes out lies. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>A scoffer seeks wisdom and <i>finds</i> none, <p class="indent2">But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>Leave the presence of a fool, <p class="indent2">As you have not known lips of knowledge <i>there</i>. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, <p class="indent2">But the folly of fools is deceit. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Ignorant fools scoff at guilt, <p class="indent2">But among the upright there is favor. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>The heart knows its own bitterness, <p class="indent2">And a stranger does not share its gladness. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>The house of the wicked will be destroyed, <p class="indent2">But the tent of the upright will flourish. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>There is a way <i>which seems</i> right to a man, <p class="indent2">But its end is the way of death. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, <p class="indent2">And the end of joy may be grief. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>The one who turns back in <i>his</i> heart will be satisfied with his ways, <p class="indent2">But a good man will <i>be satisfied</i> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>with his. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>The simple believes everything, <p class="indent2">But the prudent one discerns his steps. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>A wise man fears and turns away from evil, <p class="indent2">But a fool gets angry and <i>feels</i> secure. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>A quick-tempered man acts in folly, <p class="indent2">And a man of evil schemes is hated. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>The simple inherit folly, <p class="indent2">But the prudent are <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>crowned with knowledge. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>The evil will bow down before the good, <p class="indent2">And the wicked at the gates of the righteous. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>The poor is hated even by his neighbor, <p class="indent2">But those who love the rich are many. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>He who despises his neighbor sins, <p class="indent2">But how blessed is he who is gracious to the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>poor. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>Will they not wander in error who devise evil? <p class="indent2">But lovingkindness and truth <i>will be to</i> those who devise good. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>In all painful labor there is profit, <p class="indent2">But <i>mere</i> words from the lips <i>lead</i> only to want. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>The crown of the wise is their riches, <p class="indent2"><i>But</i> the folly of fools is folly. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>A truthful witness delivers souls, <p class="indent2">But he who breathes out lies is deceitful. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>In the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>fear of Yahweh there is strong security, <p class="indent2">And <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>his children will have refuge. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>The <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, <p class="indent2">To turn aside from the snares of death. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>In a multitude of people is a king’s splendor, <p class="indent2">But in the dearth of people is a prince’s ruin. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>He who is slow to anger has great discernment, <p class="indent2">But he who is <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>quick-tempered raises up folly. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>A <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>tranquil heart is life to the body, <p class="indent2">But jealousy is rottenness to the bones. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, <p class="indent2">But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>The wicked is thrust down by his own evil, <p class="indent2">But the righteous takes refuge <i>even</i> in his death. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, <p class="indent2">But in the midst of fools it is <i>merely</i> made known. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-34.htm"><b>34</b></a></span>Righteousness exalts a nation, <p class="indent2">But sin is a disgrace to <i>any</i> people. <p class="indent1"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/14-35.htm"><b>35</b></a></span>The king’s favor is toward a servant who acts insightfully, <p class="indent2">But his fury is toward him who acts shamefully.<A name="fn"></a></p><br /><br /><span class="fnverse">1</span> Lit <i>wise women</i><br><span class="fnverse">14</span> Lit <i>from himself</i><br><span class="fnverse">18</span> Lit <i>surrounded</i><br><span class="fnverse">21</span> Or <i>afflicted</i><br><span class="fnverse">26</span> Or <i>reverence</i><br><span class="fnverse">26</span> Or <i>His</i><br><span class="fnverse">27</span> Or <i>reverence</i><br><span class="fnverse">29</span> Lit <i>short of spirit</i><br><span class="fnverse">30</span> Lit <i>healing</i><br></div><br /><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">Legacy Standard Bible Copyright ©2021 by The Lockman Foundation<br>All rights reserved. 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