Thematic Bible
Proverbs 14:1 (show verse)
Every wise woman builds up her household, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
Proverbs 14:2 (show verse)
Someone whose conduct is upright fears the LORD, but whoever is devious in his ways despises him.
Proverbs 14:3 (show verse)
What a fool says brings a rod to his back, but the words of the wise protect them.
Proverbs 14:4 (show verse)
Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is clean, but profits come through the strength of the ox.
Proverbs 14:5 (show verse)
A trustworthy witness does not deceive, but a false witness spews lies.
Proverbs 14:6 (show verse)
A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but learning comes easily to someone who understands.
Finding » Who does not find wisdom
Knowledge » God's knowledge of the saints » Intellectual
Knowledge » Knowledge of God is infinite » General references to intellectual
Knowledge » Who knowledge is easy to
Scorn » Scorners
The lord seeking that which was lost » Who shall not find wisdom when they seek it
Understanding » Those that understand
Wisdom » Who does not find wisdom
Knowledge » God's knowledge of the saints » Intellectual
Knowledge » Knowledge of God is infinite » General references to intellectual
Knowledge » Who knowledge is easy to
Scorn » Scorners
The lord seeking that which was lost » Who shall not find wisdom when they seek it
Understanding » Those that understand
Wisdom » Who does not find wisdom
Proverbs 14:7 (show verse)
Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find competent advice.
Proverbs 14:8 (show verse)
The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live, but a fool's stupidity deceives him.
Proverbs 14:9 (show verse)
Fools make fun of guilt, but among the upright there are good intentions.
Proverbs 14:10 (show verse)
The heart knows its own bitterness an outsider cannot share in its joy.
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Proverbs 14:11 (show verse)
The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
Error » Definition of » Consequences of parents' sins upon children
Prosperity » Who shall prosper
Sin » Conviction of, results of » Consequences of parents' sins upon children
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Consequences of parents' sins upon children
Uprightness » They who walk in » Prospered by God
Prosperity » Who shall prosper
Sin » Conviction of, results of » Consequences of parents' sins upon children
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Consequences of parents' sins upon children
Uprightness » They who walk in » Prospered by God
Proverbs 14:12 (show verse)
There is a pathway that seems right to a man, but in the end it's a road to death.
death » What ends in death
eternal Death » Self-righteousness leads to
Error » Known to God » Allurements of
Evil » Way » General references to
Pathway of sin » General references to
Reasoning » Not a sufficient guide in human affairs
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Our own ways are right
Sin » Allurements of
Transgression » Known to God » Allurements of
Way » Evil provided » Evil, pathway to sin
Ways » There being a way that seems right to a man
The wicked » Devices of » End of
eternal Death » Self-righteousness leads to
Error » Known to God » Allurements of
Evil » Way » General references to
Pathway of sin » General references to
Reasoning » Not a sufficient guide in human affairs
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Our own ways are right
Sin » Allurements of
Transgression » Known to God » Allurements of
Way » Evil provided » Evil, pathway to sin
Ways » There being a way that seems right to a man
The wicked » Devices of » End of
Proverbs 14:13 (show verse)
Even in laughter there may be heartache, and at the end of joy there may be grief.
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Terminate in sorrow
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Terminate in sorrow
Earthly » Joy joy » Joy, earthly
Happiness » Of the wicked » Leads to sorrow
Happiness of the The Wicked » Leads to sorrow
Joy » Earthly » Manifested in laughter
Joy » Earthly » General references to
Joy » Of the wicked
Joy » Of the wicked » Is delusive
Sinners » Disowned » Joy of, brief
Sorrow » General references to
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Terminate in sorrow
Earthly » Joy joy » Joy, earthly
Happiness » Of the wicked » Leads to sorrow
Happiness of the The Wicked » Leads to sorrow
Joy » Earthly » Manifested in laughter
Joy » Earthly » General references to
Joy » Of the wicked
Joy » Of the wicked » Is delusive
Sinners » Disowned » Joy of, brief
Sorrow » General references to
Proverbs 14:14 (show verse)
The faithless one will pay for his behavior, but a good man will be rewarded for his.
Proverbs 14:15 (show verse)
An unthinking person believes everything, but the prudent one thinks before acting.
Proverbs 14:16 (show verse)
The wise person fears and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and overconfident.
Proverbs 14:17 (show verse)
A quick tempered person does foolish things, and a devious man is hated.
Proverbs 14:18 (show verse)
The naive inherit folly, but the careful are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:19 (show verse)
Evil men will bow down in the presence of good men and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14:20 (show verse)
The poor person is shunned by his neighbor, but many are the friends of the wealthy.
Proverbs 14:21 (show verse)
Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
Despisement » Those that despise their neighbor
Error » Definition of » Contempt for others
Happiness » General references to
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Having mercy on the poor
Mercy » The merciful
Mercy » Blessedness of showing
The poor » Despise not
The poor » They who in faith believe » Are happy
Sin » Who is a sinner
Sin » Defined » Contempt for others
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Contempt for others
Error » Definition of » Contempt for others
Happiness » General references to
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Having mercy on the poor
Mercy » The merciful
Mercy » Blessedness of showing
The poor » Despise not
The poor » They who in faith believe » Are happy
Sin » Who is a sinner
Sin » Defined » Contempt for others
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Contempt for others
Proverbs 14:22 (show verse)
Won't those who plot evil go astray? But gracious love and truth are for those who plan what is good.
Proverbs 14:23 (show verse)
In hard work there is always profit, but too much chattering leads to poverty.
Proverbs 14:24 (show verse)
The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the stupidity of fools is just that stupidity!
Proverbs 14:25 (show verse)
A truthful witness saves lives, but the person who lies is deceitful.
Proverbs 14:26 (show verse)
Rock-solid security is found in the fear of the LORD, and within it one's children find refuge.
Adoption » Safety of those who receive
Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A refuge
Boldness » Of the righteous
Children » The children of the lord
Confidence » Where strong confidence is
Fear » The fear of the lord
Godly Fear » Those who have » Confide in God
God » Mysteries of » Refuge, a
Heredity » Beneficent influence of the righteous
Offspring » Beneficent influence of the righteous
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Providing a refuge for them
divine Protector » A refuge
Refuge » Who shall have a place of refuge
The righteous » Sought as a relief from trouble death spiritual » Seed of
Trust » The fear of God leads to
Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A refuge
Boldness » Of the righteous
Children » The children of the lord
Confidence » Where strong confidence is
Fear » The fear of the lord
Godly Fear » Those who have » Confide in God
God » Mysteries of » Refuge, a
Heredity » Beneficent influence of the righteous
Offspring » Beneficent influence of the righteous
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Providing a refuge for them
divine Protector » A refuge
Refuge » Who shall have a place of refuge
The righteous » Sought as a relief from trouble death spiritual » Seed of
Trust » The fear of God leads to
Proverbs 14:27 (show verse)
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, enabling anyone to escape the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:28 (show verse)
A large population is a king's glory, but a shortage of people is a ruler's ruin.
Proverbs 14:29 (show verse)
Being slow to get angry compares to great understanding as being quick-tempered compares to stupidity.
Proverbs 14:30 (show verse)
A tranquil mind brings life to one's body, but jealousy causes one's bones to rot.
Proverbs 14:31 (show verse)
Whoever oppresses the poor defies their Creator, but whoever is kind to the needy honors them.
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the merciful
Honor » Those that honor the lord
Mercy » Who shows mercy
Mercy » Should be shown » To the poor
Oppression » Those that oppress the poor
The poor » By oppressing, God is reproached
Reviling and reproaching » The wicked utter, against » God, by oppressing the poor
Honor » Those that honor the lord
Mercy » Who shows mercy
Mercy » Should be shown » To the poor
Oppression » Those that oppress the poor
The poor » By oppressing, God is reproached
Reviling and reproaching » The wicked utter, against » God, by oppressing the poor
Proverbs 14:32 (show verse)
The wicked person is thrown down by his own wrongdoing, but the righteous person has a place of safety in death.
Believers' eternal hope » Cheers the dying hour of the saints
death » Who has hope in their death
death » Of the righteous » Hopeful
the Death of saints » Is full of » Hope
Dying » Of the righteous » Hopeful
Eternal » Hope » Cheers the dying hour of the saints
Hope » Saints » Have, in death
Hope » Eternal » Cheers the dying hour of the saints
Man » Vanquished of the righteous » Hopeful
The righteous » Seed of death of » Hopeful
death » Who has hope in their death
death » Of the righteous » Hopeful
the Death of saints » Is full of » Hope
Dying » Of the righteous » Hopeful
Eternal » Hope » Cheers the dying hour of the saints
Hope » Saints » Have, in death
Hope » Eternal » Cheers the dying hour of the saints
Man » Vanquished of the righteous » Hopeful
The righteous » Seed of death of » Hopeful
Proverbs 14:33 (show verse)
Wisdom is at rest in the mind of the discerning even fools know this.
Proverbs 14:34 (show verse)
Righteousness makes a nation great, but sin diminishes any people.
Exaltation » What exalts a nation
Nation » Righteousness exalts
Nations » What exalts a nation
Reproach » What is a reproach to any people
Righteousness » Nations exalted by
Sin » What sin is
Sin » Described as » Disgraceful
national Sins » Are a reproach to a people
The fruit of righteousness » What righteousness does
Nation » Righteousness exalts
Nations » What exalts a nation
Reproach » What is a reproach to any people
Righteousness » Nations exalted by
Sin » What sin is
Sin » Described as » Disgraceful
national Sins » Are a reproach to a people
The fruit of righteousness » What righteousness does
Proverbs 14:35 (show verse)
The king approves the wise servant, but he is angry at anyone who acts shamefully.