Proverbs 14:1-35 CSB

[1] Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. [2] Whoever lives with integrity fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises him. [3] The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline, but the lips of the wise protect them. [4] Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of an ox. [5] An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness utters lies. [6] A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive. [7] Stay away from a foolish person; you will gain no knowledge from his speech. [8] The sensible person's wisdom is to consider his way, but the stupidity of fools deceives them. [9] Fools mock at making reparation, but there is goodwill among the upright. [10] The heart knows its own bitterness, and no outsider shares in its joy. [11] The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. [12] There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way to death. [13] Even in laughter a heart may be sad, and joy may end in grief. [14] The disloyal one will get what his conduct deserves, and a good one, what his deeds deserve. [15] The inexperienced one believes anything, but the sensible one watches his steps. [16] A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool is easily angered and is careless. [17] A quick-tempered person acts foolishly, and one who schemes is hated. [18] The inexperienced inherit foolishness, but the sensible are crowned with knowledge. [19] The evil bow before those who are good, and the wicked, at the gates of the righteous. [20] A poor person is hated even by his neighbor, but there are many who love the rich. [21] The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy. [22] Don't those who plan evil go astray? But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness. [23] There is profit in all hard work, but endless talk leads only to poverty. [24] The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness. [25] A truthful witness rescues lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful. [26] In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence and his children have a refuge. [27] The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death. [28] A large population is a king's splendor, but a shortage of people is a ruler's devastation. [29] A patient person shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness. [30] A tranquil heart is life to the body, but jealousy is rottenness to the bones. [31] The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker, but one who is kind to the needy honors him. [32] The wicked one is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous one has a refuge in his death. [33] Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning; she is known even among fools. [34] Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. [35] A king favors a prudent servant, but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.