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| 14:1 |
The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
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| 14:2 |
He whose walk is upright fears the LORD, but he whose ways are devious despises him.
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| 14:3 |
A fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
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| 14:4 |
Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant harvest.
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| 14:5 |
A truthful witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.
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| 14:6 |
The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
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| 14:7 |
Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips.
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| 14:8 |
The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
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| 14:9 |
Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.
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| 14:10 |
Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy.
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| 14:11 |
The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
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| 14:12 |
There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
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| 14:13 |
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief.
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| 14:14 |
The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good man rewarded for his.
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| 14:15 |
A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.
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| 14:16 |
A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.
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| 14:17 |
A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated.
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| 14:18 |
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
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| 14:19 |
Evil men will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
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| 14:20 |
The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.
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| 14:21 |
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy.
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| 14:22 |
Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.
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| 14:23 |
All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
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| 14:24 |
The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly.
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| 14:25 |
A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.
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| 14:26 |
He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.
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| 14:27 |
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
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| 14:28 |
A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.
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| 14:29 |
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.
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| 14:30 |
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
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| 14:31 |
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
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| 14:32 |
When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge.
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| 14:33 |
Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
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| 14:34 |
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
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| 14:35 |
A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant incurs his wrath.
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