Proverbs 14 :: New Living Translation (NLT)

Pro 14:1

Pro 14:1A wise woman builds her home,
but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.

Pro 14:2

Pro 14:2Those who follow the right path fear the LORD;
those who take the wrong path despise him.

Pro 14:3

Pro 14:3A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him,
but the words of the wise keep them safe.

Pro 14:4

Pro 14:4Without oxen a stable stays clean,
but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.

Pro 14:5

Pro 14:5An honest witness does not lie;
a false witness breathes lies.

Pro 14:6

Pro 14:6A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it,
but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.

Pro 14:7

Pro 14:7Stay away from fools,
for you won’t find knowledge on their lips.

Pro 14:8

Pro 14:8The prudent understand where they are going,
but fools deceive themselves.

Pro 14:9

Pro 14:9Fools make fun of guilt,
but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.

Pro 14:10

Pro 14:10Each heart knows its own bitterness,
and no one else can fully share its joy.

Pro 14:11

Pro 14:11The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
but the tent of the godly will flourish.

Pro 14:12

Pro 14:12There is a path before each person that seems right,
but it ends in death.

Pro 14:13

Pro 14:13Laughter can conceal a heavy heart,
but when the laughter ends, the grief remains.

Pro 14:14

Pro 14:14Backsliders get what they deserve;
good people receive their reward.

Pro 14:15

Pro 14:15Only simpletons believe everything they’re told!
The prudent carefully consider their steps.

Pro 14:16

Pro 14:16The wise are cautious[fn] and avoid danger;
fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.

Pro 14:17

Pro 14:17Short-tempered people do foolish things,
and schemers are hated.

Pro 14:18

Pro 14:18Simpletons are clothed with foolishness,[fn]
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Pro 14:19

Pro 14:19Evil people will bow before good people;
the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly.

Pro 14:20

Pro 14:20The poor are despised even by their neighbors,
while the rich have many “friends.”

Pro 14:21

Pro 14:21It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor;
blessed are those who help the poor.

Pro 14:22

Pro 14:22If you plan to do evil, you will be lost;
if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.

Pro 14:23

Pro 14:23Work brings profit,
but mere talk leads to poverty!

Pro 14:24

Pro 14:24Wealth is a crown for the wise;
the effort of fools yields only foolishness.

Pro 14:25

Pro 14:25A truthful witness saves lives,
but a false witness is a traitor.

Pro 14:26

Pro 14:26Those who fear the LORD are secure;
he will be a refuge for their children.

Pro 14:27

Pro 14:27Fear of the LORD is a life-giving fountain;
it offers escape from the snares of death.

Pro 14:28

Pro 14:28A growing population is a king’s glory;
a prince without subjects has nothing.

Pro 14:29

Pro 14:29People with understanding control their anger;
a hot temper shows great foolishness.

Pro 14:30

Pro 14:30A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body;
jealousy is like cancer in the bones.

Pro 14:31

Pro 14:31Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker,
but helping the poor honors him.

Pro 14:32

Pro 14:32The wicked are crushed by disaster,
but the godly have a refuge when they die.

Pro 14:33

Pro 14:33Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart;
wisdom is not[fn] found among fools.

Pro 14:34

Pro 14:34Godliness makes a nation great,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.

Pro 14:35

Pro 14:35A king rejoices in wise servants
but is angry with those who disgrace him.

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NLT Footnotes

(14:16)

Hebrew The wise fear.

(14:18)

Or inherit foolishness.

(14:33)

As in Greek and Syriac versions; Hebrew lacks not.

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