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14:1  Wisdom builds herself a house, but Folly tears down hers with her own hands.
14:2  One whose conduct is upright fears the Lord, but one whose paths are crooked despises him.
14:3  The words of a fool ensure a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise keep them safe.
14:4  Where there are no oxen, the barn is empty of grain, but abundant crops come through the strength of the ox.
14:5  A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness lies incessantly.
14:6  In vain does a scoffer seek wisdom, but knowledge comes easily to the man of discernment.
14:7  Do not remain in the presence of a fool, for you will not gain any wisdom there.
14:8  The prudent possess the wisdom to follow the right way, but the folly of fools misleads them.
14:9  Fools see no need to atone for guilt, but the upright do so and enjoy God’s favor.
14:10  The heart knows its own grief best, and no one else can share its joy.
14:11  The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will stand firm.
14:12  There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end of it leads to death.
14:13  Even at times of laughter the heart may be sad, and joy may end in grief.
14:14  The perverse man suffers the consequences of his ways, while a good man reaps what his deeds deserve.
14:15  A simple man believes everything he hears, but a prudent man carefully considers every step.
14:16  A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, but the fool is reckless and shows no restraint.
14:17  A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, but a prudent man is long-suffering.
14:18  The simple are adorned with folly, but the prudent have knowledge as their crown.
14:19  Evil men will bow down before the good, and the wicked will do so at the gates of the righteous.
14:20  The poor man is disliked even by his neighbor, but one who is wealthy never lacks for friends.
14:21  Anyone who despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is kind to the poor.
14:22  Do not those who hatch evil go astray? But those who plan good are loyal and faithful.
14:23  Diligent labor always yields profit, but idle conversation only leads to poverty.
14:24  The crown of the wise is their riches; the garland of fools is their folly.
14:25  A truthful witness saves lives; anyone who utters lies is an impostor.
14:26  He who fears the Lord provides strong security, and in him one’s children will find a refuge.
14:27  The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life enabling a man to avoid the snares of death.
14:28  Many subjects ensure the glory of a king, but if his subjects are few, he is of no importance.
14:29  A patient man shows good sense, but a quick-tempered man displays the height of folly.
14:30  A tranquil heart gives life to the body, but envy causes the bones to rot.
14:31  He who oppresses the poor insults their Creator, but the one who is kind to the needy does him honor.
14:32  The evildoer is undone by his malice, but the upright finds refuge in his integrity.
14:33  Wisdom finds a home in an understanding heart, but she is not found in the heart of fools.
14:34  Righteousness is a sign of a nation’s greatness, but sin degrades any people.
14:35  A king favors a prudent servant but is angry with a shameful servant.