14:1 ¶
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. |
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14:1 ¶
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. |
14:2
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Yahweh: but [he that is] perverse in his ways despiseth him. |
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14:2
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but [he that is] perverse in his ways despiseth him. |
14:3
In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. |
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14:3
In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. |
14:4
Where no oxen [are], the crib [is] clean: but much increase [is] by the strength of the ox. |
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14:4
Where no oxen [are], the crib [is] clean: but much increase [is] by the strength of the ox. |
14:5
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. |
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14:5
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. |
14:6
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth. |
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14:6
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth. |
14:7
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge. |
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14:7
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge. |
14:8
The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit. |
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14:8
The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit. |
14:9
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous [there is] favour. |
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14:9
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous [there is] favour. |
14:10
The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy. |
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14:10
The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy. |
14:11
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. |
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14:11
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. |
14:12
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death. |
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14:12
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death. |
14:13
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness. |
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14:13
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness. |
14:14
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself. |
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14:14
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself. |
14:15
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going. |
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14:15
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going. |
14:16
A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. |
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14:16
A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. |
14:17
[He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. |
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14:17
[He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. |
14:18
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. |
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14:18
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. |
14:19
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. |
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14:19
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. |
14:20
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich [hath] many friends. |
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14:20
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich [hath] many friends. |
14:21
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy [is] he. |
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14:21
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy [is] he. |
14:22
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth [shall be] to them that devise good. |
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14:22
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth [shall be] to them that devise good. |
14:23
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury. |
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14:23
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury. |
14:24
The crown of the wise [is] their riches: [but] the foolishness of fools [is] folly. |
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14:24
The crown of the wise [is] their riches: [but] the foolishness of fools [is] folly. |
14:25
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful [witness] speaketh lies. |
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14:25
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful [witness] speaketh lies. |
14:26
In the fear of Yahweh [is] strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. |
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14:26
In the fear of the LORD [is] strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. |
14:27
The fear of Yahweh [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. |
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14:27
The fear of the LORD [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. |
14:28
In the multitude of people [is] the king's honour: but in the want of people [is] the destruction of the prince. |
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14:28
In the multitude of people [is] the king's honour: but in the want of people [is] the destruction of the prince. |
14:29
[He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly. |
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14:29
[He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly. |
14:30
A sound heart [is] the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. |
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14:30
A sound heart [is] the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. |
14:31
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. |
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14:31
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. |
14:32
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. |
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14:32
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. |
14:33
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known. |
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14:33
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known. |
14:34
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin [is] a reproach to any people. |
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14:34
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin [is] a reproach to any people. |
14:35
The king's favour [is] toward a wise servant: but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame. |
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14:35
The king's favour [is] toward a wise servant: but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame. |