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14:1  A wise woman strengthens her family. But a foolish woman destroys hers by what she does.
14:2  People who live good lives show respect for the Lord. But those who live evil lives show no respect for him.
14:3  A foolish person will be punished for his proud words. But a wise person’s words will protect him.
14:4  When there are no oxen, there is no food in the barn. But with the strength of an ox, much grain can be grown.
14:5  A truthful witness does not lie. But a false witness tells nothing but lies.
14:6  Those who make fun of wisdom look for it but do not find it. But the person with understanding easily finds knowledge.
14:7  Stay away from a foolish person. You won’t learn anything from him.
14:8  What makes a person wise is understanding what to do. But what makes a person foolish is dishonesty.
14:9  Foolish people don’t care if they sin. But honest people work at being right with others.
14:10  No one else can know your sadness. Strangers cannot share your joy.
14:11  The wicked person’s house will be destroyed. But a good person’s tent will still be standing.
14:12  Some people think they are doing what’s right. But what they are doing will really kill them.
14:13  When someone is laughing, he may be sad inside. And when the laughter is over, there is sorrow.
14:14  Evil people will be paid back for their evil ways. And good people will be rewarded for their good ones.
14:15  A foolish person will believe anything. But a wise person thinks about what he does.
14:16  A wise person is careful and stays out of trouble. But a foolish person is quick to act and careless.
14:17  A person who quickly loses his temper does foolish things. But a person with understanding remains calm.
14:18  Foolish people get nothing for their work but more foolishness. But wise people are rewarded with knowledge.
14:19  Evil people will have to bow down to good people. The wicked will bow down at the door of those who do right.
14:20  The poor are rejected, even by their neighbors. But rich people have many friends.
14:21  It is a sin to hate your neighbor. But being kind to the needy brings happiness.
14:22  Those who make evil plans will be ruined. But people love and trust those who plan to do good.
14:23  Those who work hard make a profit. But those who only talk will be poor.
14:24  Wise people are rewarded with wealth. But foolish people will only be rewarded with more foolishness.
14:25  A truthful witness saves lives. But a false witness is a traitor.
14:26  A person who respects the Lord will have security. And his children will be protected.
14:27  Respect for the Lord gives life. It is like a fountain of water that can save people from death.
14:28  A king is honored when he has many people to rule. But a prince is ruined if he has none.
14:29  A person who does not quickly get angry shows that he has understanding. But a person who quickly loses his temper shows his foolishness.
14:30  Peace of mind means a healthy body. But jealousy will rot your bones.
14:31  Whoever is cruel to the poor insults their Maker. But anyone who is kind to the needy honors God.
14:32  The wicked are ruined by their own evil. But those who do what is right are protected by their honesty.
14:33  The person who has understanding has wisdom. And even fools recognize it.
14:34  Doing what is right makes a nation great. But sin will bring disgrace to any people.
14:35  A king is pleased with a wise servant. But he will become angry with one who causes him shame.