# Proverbs 14

- Translation: Berean Standard Bible
- Canonical: https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14
- License: Scripture: Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain. Source: Scriptoria (scriptoria.digital).

## Text

[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.

## Each verse

- Proverbs 14:1 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/1
- Proverbs 14:2 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/2
- Proverbs 14:3 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/3
- Proverbs 14:4 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/4
- Proverbs 14:5 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/5
- Proverbs 14:6 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/6
- Proverbs 14:7 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/7
- Proverbs 14:8 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/8
- Proverbs 14:9 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/9
- Proverbs 14:10 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/10
- Proverbs 14:11 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/11
- Proverbs 14:12 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/12
- Proverbs 14:13 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/13
- Proverbs 14:14 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/14
- Proverbs 14:15 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/15
- Proverbs 14:16 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/16
- Proverbs 14:17 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/17
- Proverbs 14:18 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/18
- Proverbs 14:19 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/19
- Proverbs 14:20 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/20
- Proverbs 14:21 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/21
- Proverbs 14:22 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/22
- Proverbs 14:23 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/23
- Proverbs 14:24 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/24
- Proverbs 14:25 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/25
- Proverbs 14:26 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/26
- Proverbs 14:27 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/27
- Proverbs 14:28 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/28
- Proverbs 14:29 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/29
- Proverbs 14:30 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/30
- Proverbs 14:31 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/31
- Proverbs 14:32 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/32
- Proverbs 14:33 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/33
- Proverbs 14:34 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/34
- Proverbs 14:35 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/14/35