Thematic Bible

Proverbs 14:1

Every wise woman builds her house,
but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

Proverbs 14:2

Whoever lives with integrity fears the Lord,
but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.

Proverbs 14:3

The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,
but the lips of the wise protect them.

Proverbs 14:4

Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty,
but an abundant harvest comes
through the strength of an ox.

Proverbs 14:5

An honest witness does not deceive,
but a dishonest witness utters lies.

Proverbs 14:6

A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn’t find it,
but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive.

Proverbs 14:7

Stay away from a foolish man;
you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

Proverbs 14:8

The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.

Proverbs 14:9

Fools mock at making restitution,
but there is goodwill among the upright.

Proverbs 14:10

The heart knows its own bitterness,
and no outsider shares in its joy.
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Proverbs 14:11

The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
but the tent of the upright will stand.

Proverbs 14:12

There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way to death.

Proverbs 14:13

Even in laughter a heart may be sad,
and joy may end in grief.

Proverbs 14:14

The disloyal one will get what his conduct deserves,
and a good man, what his deeds deserve.

Proverbs 14:15

The inexperienced one believes anything,
but the sensible one watches his steps.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man is cautious and turns from evil,
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.

Proverbs 14:17

A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
and a man who schemes is hated.

Proverbs 14:18

The inexperienced inherit foolishness,
but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

Proverbs 14:19

The evil bow before those who are good,
the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.

Proverbs 14:20

A poor man is hated even by his neighbor,
but there are many who love the rich.

Proverbs 14:21

The one who despises his neighbor sins,
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

Proverbs 14:22

Don’t those who plan evil go astray?
But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.

Proverbs 14:23

There is profit in all hard work,
but endless talk leads only to poverty.

Proverbs 14:24

The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.

Proverbs 14:25

A truthful witness rescues lives,
but one who utters lies is deceitful.

Proverbs 14:26

In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence
and his children have a refuge.

Proverbs 14:27

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
turning people away from the snares of death.

Proverbs 14:28

A large population is a king’s splendor,
but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.

Proverbs 14:29

A patient person shows great understanding,
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

Proverbs 14:30

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

Proverbs 14:31

The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker,
but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.

Proverbs 14:32

The wicked one is thrown down by his own sin,
but the righteous one has a refuge in his death.

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning;
she is known even among fools.

Proverbs 14:34

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

Proverbs 14:35

A king favors a wise servant,
but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.


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