Prov.14.1
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
Prov.14.1
Lady Wisdom builds a lovely home; Sir Fool comes along and tears it down brick by brick.
Prov.14.1
The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
Prov.14.1
The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish pulls it down with her hands.
Prov.14.1
A wise woman builds her house; a foolish woman tears hers down with her own hands.
Prov.14.2
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
Prov.14.2
An honest life shows respect for GOD; a degenerate life is a slap in his face.
Prov.14.2
He whose walk is upright fears the LORD, but he whose ways are devious despises him.
Prov.14.2
He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.
Prov.14.2
Those who follow the right path fear the LORD; those who take the wrong path despise him.
Prov.14.3
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Prov.14.3
Frivolous talk provokes a derisive smile; wise speech evokes nothing but respect.
Prov.14.3
A fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Prov.14.3
In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, But the lips of the wise will preserve them.
Prov.14.3
The talk of fools is a rod for their backs, but the words of the wise keep them out of trouble.
Prov.14.4
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
Prov.14.4
No cattle, no crops; a good harvest requires a strong ox for the plow.
Prov.14.4
Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant harvest.
Prov.14.4
Where no oxen are, the trough is clean; But much increase comes by the strength of an ox.
Prov.14.4
An empty stable stays clean, but no income comes from an empty stable.
Prov.14.5
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
Prov.14.5
A true witness never lies; a false witness makes a business of it.
Prov.14.5
A truthful witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.
Prov.14.5
A faithful witness does not lie, But a false witness will utter lies.
Prov.14.5
A truthful witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies.
Prov.14.6
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
Prov.14.6
Cynics look high and low for wisdom--and never find it; the open-minded find it right on their doorstep!
Prov.14.6
The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
Prov.14.6
A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it, But knowledge is easy to him who understands.
Prov.14.6
A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.
Prov.14.7
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
Prov.14.7
Escape quickly from the company of fools; they're a waste of your time, a waste of your words.
Prov.14.7
Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips.
Prov.14.7
Go from the presence of a foolish man, When you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.
Prov.14.7
Stay away from fools, for you won't find knowledge there.
Prov.14.8
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
Prov.14.8
The wisdom of the wise keeps life on track; the foolishness of fools lands them in the ditch.
Prov.14.8
The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
Prov.14.8
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, But the folly of fools is deceit.
Prov.14.8
The wise look ahead to see what is coming, but fools deceive themselves.
Prov.14.9
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
Prov.14.9
The stupid ridicule right and wrong, but a moral life is a favored life.
Prov.14.9
Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.
Prov.14.9
Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is favor.
Prov.14.9
Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.
Prov.14.10
The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
Prov.14.10
The person who shuns the bitter moments of friends will be an outsider at their celebrations.
Prov.14.10
Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy.
Prov.14.10
The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy.
Prov.14.10
Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can fully share its joy.
Prov.14.11
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
Prov.14.11
Lives of careless wrongdoing are tumbledown shacks; holy living builds soaring cathedrals.
Prov.14.11
The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
Prov.14.11
The house of the wicked will be overthrown, But the tent of the upright will flourish.
Prov.14.11
The house of the wicked will perish, but the tent of the godly will flourish.
Prov.14.12
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Prov.14.12
There's a way of life that looks harmless enough; look again--it leads straight to hell.
Prov.14.12
There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
Prov.14.12
There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
Prov.14.12
There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.
Prov.14.13
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
Prov.14.13
Sure, those people appear to be having a good time, but all that laughter will end in heartbreak.
Prov.14.13
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief.
Prov.14.13
Even in laughter the heart may sorrow, And the end of mirth may be grief.
Prov.14.13
Laughter can conceal a heavy heart; when the laughter ends, the grief remains.
Prov.14.14
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
Prov.14.14
A mean person gets paid back in meanness, a gracious person in grace.
Prov.14.14
The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good man rewarded for his.
Prov.14.14
The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways, But a good man will be satisfied from above.
Prov.14.14
Backsliders get what they deserve; good people receive their reward.
Prov.14.15
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Prov.14.15
The gullible believe anything they're told; the prudent sift and weigh every word.
Prov.14.15
A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.
Prov.14.15
The simple believes every word, But the prudent considers well his steps.
Prov.14.15
Only simpletons believe everything they are told! The prudent carefully consider their steps.
Prov.14.16
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
Prov.14.16
The wise watch their steps and avoid evil; fools are headstrong and reckless.
Prov.14.16
A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.
Prov.14.16
A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident.
Prov.14.16
The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with great confidence.
Prov.14.17
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
Prov.14.17
The hotheaded do things they'll later regret; the coldhearted get the cold shoulder.
Prov.14.17
A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated.
Prov.14.17
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of wicked intentions is hated.
Prov.14.17
Those who are short-tempered do foolish things, and schemers are hated.
Prov.14.18
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Prov.14.18
Foolish dreamers live in a world of illusion; wise realists plant their feet on the ground.
Prov.14.18
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Prov.14.18
The simple inherit folly, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Prov.14.18
The simpleton is clothed with folly, but the wise person is crowned with knowledge.
Prov.14.19
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Prov.14.19
Eventually, evil will pay tribute to good; the wicked will respect God-loyal people.
Prov.14.19
Evil men will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Prov.14.19
The evil will bow before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Prov.14.19
Evil people will bow before good people; the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly.
Prov.14.20
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
Prov.14.20
An unlucky loser is shunned by all, but everyone loves a winner.
Prov.14.20
The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.
Prov.14.20
The poor man is hated even by his own neighbor, But the rich has many friends.
Prov.14.20
The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many "friends."
Prov.14.21
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Prov.14.21
It's criminal to ignore a neighbor in need, but compassion for the poor--what a blessing!
Prov.14.21
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy.
Prov.14.21
He who despises his neighbor sins; But he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Prov.14.21
It is sin to despise one's neighbors; blessed are those who help the poor.
Prov.14.22
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
Prov.14.22
Isn't it obvious that conspirators lose out, while the thoughtful win love and trust?
Prov.14.22
Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.
Prov.14.22
Do they not go astray who devise evil? But mercy and truth belong to those who devise good.
Prov.14.22
If you plot evil, you will be lost; but if you plan good, you will be granted unfailing love and faithfulness.
Prov.14.23
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
Prov.14.23
Hard work always pays off; mere talk puts no bread on the table.
Prov.14.23
All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
Prov.14.23
In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty.
Prov.14.23
Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty!
Prov.14.24
The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
Prov.14.24
The wise accumulate wisdom; fools get stupider by the day.
Prov.14.24
The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly.
Prov.14.24
The crown of the wise is their riches, But the foolishness of fools is folly.
Prov.14.24
Wealth is a crown for the wise; the effort of fools yields only folly.
Prov.14.25
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
Prov.14.25
Souls are saved by truthful witness and betrayed by the spread of lies.
Prov.14.25
A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.
Prov.14.25
A true witness delivers souls, But a deceitful witness speaks lies.
Prov.14.25
A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor.
Prov.14.26
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
Prov.14.26
The Fear-of-GOD builds up confidence, and makes a world safe for your children.
Prov.14.26
He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.
Prov.14.26
In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And His children will have a place of refuge.
Prov.14.26
Those who fear the LORD are secure; he will be a place of refuge for their children.
Prov.14.27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Prov.14.27
The Fear-of-GOD is a spring of living water so you won't go off drinking from poisoned wells.
Prov.14.27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
Prov.14.27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.
Prov.14.27
Fear of the LORD is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.
Prov.14.28
In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
Prov.14.28
The mark of a good leader is loyal followers; leadership is nothing without a following.
Prov.14.28
A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.
Prov.14.28
In a multitude of people is a king's honor, But in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince.
Prov.14.28
A growing population is a king's glory; a dwindling nation is his doom.
Prov.14.29
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Prov.14.29
Slowness to anger makes for deep understanding; a quick-tempered person stockpiles stupidity.
Prov.14.29
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.
Prov.14.29
He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly.
Prov.14.29
Those who control their anger have great understanding; those with a hasty temper will make mistakes.
Prov.14.30
A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
Prov.14.30
A sound mind makes for a robust body, but runaway emotions corrode the bones.
Prov.14.30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
Prov.14.30
A sound heart is life to the body, But envy is rottenness to the bones.
Prov.14.30
A relaxed attitude lengthens life; jealousy rots it away.
Prov.14.31
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
Prov.14.31
You insult your Maker when you exploit the powerless; when you're kind to the poor, you honor God.
Prov.14.31
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
Prov.14.31
He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.
Prov.14.31
Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but those who help the poor honor him.
Prov.14.32
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
Prov.14.32
The evil of bad people leaves them out in the cold; the integrity of good people creates a safe place for living.
Prov.14.32
When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge.
Prov.14.32
The wicked is banished in his wickedness, But the righteous has a refuge in his death.
Prov.14.32
The wicked are crushed by their sins, but the godly have a refuge when they die.
Prov.14.33
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
Prov.14.33
Lady Wisdom is at home in an understanding heart--fools never even get to say hello.
Prov.14.33
Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
Prov.14.33
Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, But what is in the heart of fools is made known.
Prov.14.33
Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools.
Prov.14.34
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
Prov.14.34
God-devotion makes a country strong; God-avoidance leaves people weak.
Prov.14.34
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Prov.14.34
Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people.
Prov.14.34
Godliness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Prov.14.35
The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Prov.14.35
Diligent work gets a warm commendation; shiftless work earns an angry rebuke.
Prov.14.35
A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant incurs his wrath.
Prov.14.35
The king's favor is toward a wise servant, But his wrath is against him who causes shame.
Prov.14.35
A king rejoices in servants who know what they are doing; he is angry with those who cause trouble.
