Thematic Bible
Proverbs 14:1 (show verse)
But the foolish one [who lacks spiritual insight] tears it down with her own hands [by ignoring godly principles].
Proverbs 14:2 (show verse)
He who walks in uprightness [reverently] fears the Lord [and obeys and worships Him with profound respect],
But he who is devious in his ways despises Him.
Proverbs 14:3 (show verse)
In the mouth of the [arrogant]
But the lips of the wise [when they speak with godly wisdom] will protect them.
Proverbs 14:4 (show verse)
Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean,
But much revenue [because of good crops] comes by the strength of the ox.
Proverbs 14:5 (show verse)
A faithful and trustworthy witness will not lie,
But a false witness speaks lies.
Proverbs 14:6 (show verse)
A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none [for his ears are closed to wisdom],
But knowledge is easy for one who understands [because he is willing to learn].
Proverbs 14:7 (show verse)
Leave the presence of a [shortsighted] fool,
For you will not find knowledge or hear godly wisdom from his lips.
Proverbs 14:8 (show verse)
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:9 (show verse)
Fools mock sin [but sin mocks the fools],
But among the upright there is good will and the favor and blessing of God.
Proverbs 14:10 (show verse)
The heart knows its own bitterness,
And no stranger shares its joy.
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Proverbs 14:11 (show verse)
The house of the wicked will be overthrown,
But the tent of the upright will thrive.
Proverbs 14:12 (show verse)
There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him,
But its end is the way of death.
Proverbs 14:13 (show verse)
Even in laughter the heart may be in pain,
And the end of joy may be grief.
Proverbs 14:14 (show verse)
The backslider in heart will have his fill with his own [rotten] ways,
But a good man will be satisfied with his ways [the godly thought and action which his heart pursues and in which he delights].
Proverbs 14:15 (show verse)
The naive or inexperienced person [is easily misled and] believes every word he hears,
But the prudent man [is discreet and astute and] considers well where he is going.
Proverbs 14:16 (show verse)
A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil,
But the fool is arrogant and careless.
Proverbs 14:17 (show verse)
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly and without self-control,
And a man of wicked schemes is hated.
Proverbs 14:18 (show verse)
The naive [are unsophisticated and easy to exploit and] inherit foolishness,
But the sensible [are thoughtful and far-sighted and] are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:19 (show verse)
The evil will bow down before the good,
And the wicked [will bow down] at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14:20 (show verse)
The poor man is hated even by his neighbor,
But those who love the rich are many.
Proverbs 14:21 (show verse)
He who despises his neighbor sins [against God and his fellow man],
But happy [blessed and favored by God] is he who is gracious and merciful to the poor.
Proverbs 14:22 (show verse)
Do they not go astray who devise evil and wander from the way of righteousness?
But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.
Proverbs 14:23 (show verse)
In all labor there is profit,
But mere talk leads only to poverty.
Proverbs 14:24 (show verse)
The crown of the wise is their wealth [of wisdom],
But the foolishness of [closed-minded] fools is [nothing but] folly.
Proverbs 14:25 (show verse)
A truthful witness saves lives,
But he who speaks lies is treacherous.
Proverbs 14:26 (show verse)
In the [reverent] fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,
And His children will [always] have a place of refuge.
Proverbs 14:27 (show verse)
The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that leads to obedience and worship] is a fountain of life,
So that one may avoid the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:28 (show verse)
In a multitude of people is a king’s glory,
But in a lack of people is a [pretentious] prince’s ruin.
Proverbs 14:29 (show verse)
He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control],
But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see].
Proverbs 14:30 (show verse)
A calm and peaceful and tranquil heart is life and health to the body,
But passion and envy are like rottenness to the bones.
Proverbs 14:31 (show verse)
He who oppresses the poor taunts and insults his Maker,
But he who is kind and merciful and gracious to the needy honors Him.
Proverbs 14:32 (show verse)
The wicked is overthrown through his wrongdoing,
But the righteous has hope and confidence and a refuge [with God] even in death.
Proverbs 14:33 (show verse)
Wisdom rests [silently] in the heart of one who has understanding,
But what is in the heart of [shortsighted] fools is made known.
Proverbs 14:34 (show verse)
Righteousness [moral and spiritual integrity and virtuous character] exalts a nation,
But sin is a disgrace to any people.
Proverbs 14:35 (show verse)
The king’s favor and good will are toward a servant who acts wisely and discreetly,
But his anger and wrath are toward him who acts shamefully.