Bible-Reading.comProverbs 14
1The wisdom of women buildeth their house; but folly plucketh it down with her hands.
2He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; but he that is perverted in his ways despiseth him.
3In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
4Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
5A faithful witness will not lie; but a false witness uttereth lies.
6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and there is none for him; but knowledge is easy unto the intelligent.
7Go from the presence of a foolish man, in whom thou perceivest not the lips of knowledge.
8The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way; but the folly of the foolish is deceit.
9Fools make a mock at trespass; but for the upright there is favour.
10The heart knoweth its own bitterness, and a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.
11The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; but the tent of the upright shall flourish.
12There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.
13Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful, and the end of mirth is sadness.
14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man from what is in himself.
15The simple believeth every word; but the prudent man heedeth his going.
16A wise man feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident.
17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly, and a man of mischievous devices is hated.
18The simple inherit folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous man.
20He that is poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich hath many friends.
21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.
22Do they not err that devise evil? but loving-kindness and truth are for those that devise good.
23In all labour there is profit; but the talk of the lips tendeth only to want.
24The crown of the wise is their riches; the folly of the foolish is folly.
25A true witness delivereth souls; but deceit uttereth lies.
26In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.
28In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the lack of people is the ruin of a prince.
29He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30A sound heart is the life of the flesh; but envy the rottenness of the bones.
31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.
32The wicked is driven away by his evil-doing; but the righteous trusteth, even in his death.
33Wisdom resteth in the heart of the intelligent man; but that which is in the foolish maketh itself known.
34Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to peoples.
35The king's favour is toward a wise servant; but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Proverbs 15
1A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
3The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
5A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
6In the house of a righteous man is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked man is disturbance.
7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.
8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9The way of a wicked man is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
10Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.
11Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.
13A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
15All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.
16Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
17Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.
18A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is made plain.
20A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.
22Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!
24The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
25Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.
26The thoughts of the evil man are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.
27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28The heart of a righteous man studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
31The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
33The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour goeth humility.