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14:1  Every wise woman makes her home strong. But a foolish woman destroys her home with her own hands.
14:2  An honest person respects and obeys the Lord. But anyone who deceives other people shows that he does not respect the Lord.
14:3  When fools boast, they bring punishment on themselves. But the words of wise people keep them safe.
14:4  When a farmer has no oxen to plough his fields, he does not have to feed them. But he needs strong oxen to grow plenty of crops.
14:5  A faithful person will not tell lies in court. But someone who says false things, always deceives.
14:6  If you only pretend that you want wisdom, you will not find it. But if you are careful, you will easily understand what is right.
14:7  Stay away from foolish people. They will stop you from learning anything that is wise.
14:8  A careful person understands what is right and he does it. But a foolish person's silly thoughts deceive him.
14:9  Fools think that they do not need to do anything about their sins. But God is pleased with people who do what is right.
14:10  When you are upset, you yourself know how sad you are. No one else can know what you are feeling, sad or happy.
14:11  A wicked person's home will come to an end. But the home of a good person will continue to be strong.
14:12  You may think that you are on a good, straight road. But in the end, that road may lead you to death.
14:13  Somebody may be upset, even when he is laughing. After his joy has gone, he will still be sad.
14:14  If someone turns away from what is right, he will receive the punishment that he deserves. But good people will receive the good things that they deserve.
14:15  A silly person will believe anything. But a careful person will think before he does anything.
14:16  A wise person is careful to keep away from trouble. But a fool is careless and he thinks that he is always right.
14:17  A person who quickly becomes angry does silly things. And people hate anyone with cruel ideas.
14:18  Silly people do foolish things, and they receive what they deserve. But wise people receive honour for their knowledge.
14:19  Evil people will respect good people. Wicked people will ask righteous people to be kind to them.
14:20  Even the neighbours of poor people do not like them. But rich people have many friends.
14:21  It is a sin if you do not respect your neighbour. But if you are kind to helpless people, God will bless you.
14:22  People who want to do evil things have lost their way. But those who want to do good things show faithful love.
14:23  If you work hard, something good will come. But if you only talk about it, you will become poor.
14:24  For wise people, their riches are like a crown of honour. But fools only work to get foolish things.
14:25  Someone who speaks the truth in court may save a life. But someone who always tells lies deceives everyone.
14:26  Someone who respects and obeys the Lord knows that he will be safe. His family also will be in a safe place.
14:27  If you respect and obey the Lord, that is like a spring of water that gives you life. It will keep you safe from death's traps.
14:28  A king who rules many people will receive great honour. But a ruler with only a few people will have nothing in the end.
14:29  A patient man shows that he understands what is right. But someone who quickly becomes angry shows that he is foolish.
14:30  If you have peace in your mind, your body will be healthy. But if you are jealous, it will eat away your body.
14:31  If you are cruel to poor people, you are insulting God who created them. But if you are kind to helpless people, it shows that you respect God.
14:32  When wicked people are in trouble, they cannot stand. But righteous people still trust God, even when they are in danger of death.
14:33  People who understand what is right have true wisdom. Even fools may sometimes show wisdom.
14:34  A nation will receive honour when its people do what is right. But sin will bring shame on its people.
14:35  A king will be pleased with a wise servant. But he will be angry with any servant who brings shame.