Proverbs 14:1-35 GW

[1] The wisest of women builds up her home, but a stupid one tears it down with her own hands. [2] Whoever lives right fears the LORD, but a person who is devious in his ways despises him. [3] Because of a stubborn fool's words a whip is lifted against him, but wise people are protected by their speech. [4] Where there are no cattle, the feeding trough is empty, but the strength of an ox produces plentiful harvests. [5] A trustworthy witness does not lie, but a dishonest witness breathes lies. [6] A mocker searches for wisdom without finding it, but knowledge comes easily to a person who has understanding. [7] Stay away from a fool, because you will not receive knowledge from his lips. [8] The wisdom of a sensible person guides his way of life, but the stupidity of fools misleads them. [9] Stubborn fools make fun of guilt, but there is forgiveness among decent people. [10] The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger can share its joy. [11] The houses of wicked people will be destroyed, but the tents of decent people will continue to expand. [12] There is a way that seems right to a person, but eventually it ends in death. [13] Even while laughing a heart can ache, and joy can end in grief. [14] A heart that turns from God becomes bored with its own ways, but a good person is satisfied with God's ways. [15] A gullible person believes anything, but a sensible person watches his step. [16] A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is careless and overconfident. [17] A short-tempered person acts stupidly, and a person who plots evil is hated. [18] Gullible people are gifted with stupidity, but sensible people are crowned with knowledge. [19] Evil people will bow to good people. Wicked people will bow at the gates of a righteous person. [20] A poor person is hated even by his neighbor, but a rich person is loved by many. [21] Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is the one who is kind to humble people. [22] Don't those who stray plan what is evil, while those who are merciful and faithful plan what is good? [23] In hard work there is always something gained, but idle talk leads only to poverty. [24] The crown of wise people is their wealth. The stupidity of fools is just that-stupidity! [25] An honest witness saves lives, but one who tells lies is dangerous. [26] In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, and his children will have a place of refuge. [27] The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life to turn one away from the grasp of death. [28] A large population is an honor for a king, but without people a ruler is ruined. [29] A person of great understanding is patient, but a short temper is the height of stupidity. [30] A tranquil heart makes for a healthy body, but jealousy is like bone cancer. [31] Whoever oppresses the poor insults his maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors him. [32] A wicked person is thrown down by his own wrongdoing, but even in his death a righteous person has a refuge. [33] Wisdom finds rest in the heart of an understanding person. Even fools recognize this. [34] Righteousness lifts up a nation, but sin is a disgrace in any society. [35] A king is delighted with a servant who acts wisely, but he is furious with one who acts shamefully.