Proverbs 14:1-35 BSB

[1] Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. [2] He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him. [3] The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them. [4] Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox. [5] An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies. [6] A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning. [7] Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech. [8] The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them. [9] Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright. [10] The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger 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 man, but its end is the way of death. [13] Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in sorrow. [14] The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways. [15] The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps. [16] A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless. [17] A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated. [18] The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. [19] The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. [20] The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich. [21] He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor. [22] Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness. [23] There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty. [24] The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly. [25] A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful. [26] He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge. [27] The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. [28] A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin. [29] A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly. [30] A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones. [31] Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him. [32] The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death. [33] Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known. [34] Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. [35] A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.