Verse-Reference
Reference-Verse
Abbreviate Books
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 Pro 14:1 |
The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands. |
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Pro 14:2 |
He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But he who is devious in his ways despises Him. |
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Pro 14:3 |
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod [fn]for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them. |
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Pro 14:4 |
Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox. |
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Pro 14:5 |
A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness [fn]utters lies. |
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Pro 14:6 |
A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding. |
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Pro 14:7 |
Leave the presence of a fool, Or you will not [fn]discern [fn]words of knowledge. |
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Pro 14:8 |
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, But the foolishness of fools is deceit. |
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Pro 14:9 |
Fools mock at [fn]sin, But among the upright there is [fn]good will. |
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Pro 14:10 |
The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy. |
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Pro 14:11 |
The house of the wicked will be destroyed, But the tent of the upright will flourish. |
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Pro 14:12 |
There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. |
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Pro 14:13 |
Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, And the end of joy may be grief. |
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Pro 14:14 |
The backslider in heart will have his fill of his own ways, But a good man will be satisfied [fn]with his. |
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Pro 14:15 |
The [fn]naive believes everything, But the sensible man considers his steps. |
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Pro 14:16 |
A wise man [fn]is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless. |
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Pro 14:17 |
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of evil devices is hated. |
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Pro 14:18 |
The [fn]naive inherit foolishness, But the sensible are crowned with knowledge. |
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Pro 14:19 |
The evil will bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous. |
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Pro 14:20 |
The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many. |
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Pro 14:21 |
He who despises his neighbor sins, But happy is he who is gracious to the [fn]poor. |
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Pro 14:22 |
Will they not go astray who devise evil? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good. |
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Pro 14:23 |
In all labor there is profit, But [fn]mere talk leads only to poverty. |
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Pro 14:24 |
The crown of the wise is their riches, But the folly of fools is foolishness. |
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Pro 14:25 |
A truthful witness saves lives, But he who [fn]utters lies is [fn]treacherous. |
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Pro 14:26 |
In the [fn]fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And [fn]his children will have refuge. |
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Pro 14:27 |
The [fn]fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, That one may avoid the snares of death. |
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Pro 14:28 |
In a multitude of people is a king's glory, But in the dearth of people is a prince's ruin. |
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Pro 14:29 |
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is [fn]quick-tempered exalts folly. |
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Pro 14:30 |
A tranquil heart is life to the body, But passion is rottenness to the bones. |
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Pro 14:31 |
He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him. |
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Pro 14:32 |
The wicked is thrust down by his [fn]wrongdoing, But the righteous has a refuge when he dies. |
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Pro 14:33 |
Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But in the [fn]hearts of fools it is made known. |
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Pro 14:34 |
Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people. |
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Pro 14:35 |
The king's favor is toward a servant who acts wisely, But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully. |
NASB Footnotes:
- (14:3) Literally: of pride
- (14:5) Literally: breathes out
- (14:7) Literally: know
- (14:7) Literally: lips
- (14:9) Literally: guilt
- (14:9) Or, the favor of God
- (14:14) Literally: from himself
- (14:15) Literally: simple
- (14:16) Literally: fears
- (14:18) Literally: simple
- (14:21) Or, afflicted
- (14:23) Literally: word of lips
- (14:25) Literally: breathes out
- (14:25) Literally: treachery
- (14:26) Or, reverence
- (14:26) Or, His
- (14:27) Or, reverence
- (14:29) Literally: short of spirit
- (14:32) Or, calamity
- (14:33) Literally: inward part
