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Wisdom builds herself a house; with her own hands Folly pulls it down.
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Whoever keeps to an honest course fears Yahweh, whoever deserts his paths shows contempt for him.
14:3
Pride sprouts in the mouth of the fool, the lips of the wise keep them safe.
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No oxen, empty manger; strong bull, much cash.
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The truthful witness tells no lies, the false witness lies with every breath.
14:6
In vain the mocker looks for wisdom, knowledge comes easy to the intelligent.
14:7
Keep well clear of the fool, you will not find wise lips there.
14:8
With people of discretion, wisdom keeps a watch over their conduct, but the folly of fools leads them astray.
14:9
Fools mock at the sacrifice for sin, but favour resides among the honest.
14:10
The heart knows its own grief best, nor can a stranger share its joy.
14:11
The house of the wicked will be destroyed, the tent of the honest will prosper.
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There are ways that some think straight, but they lead in the end to death.
14:13
Even in laughter the heart finds sadness, and joy makes way for sorrow.
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The miscreant will reap the reward of his conduct, and the good the reward of his deeds.
14:15
The simpleton believes any message, a person of discretion treads a careful path.
14:16
The wise fears evil and avoids it, the fool is insolent and conceited.
14:17
A quick-tempered person commits rash acts, but a schemer is detestable.
14:18
Simpletons have folly for their portion, people of discretion knowledge for their crown.
14:19
The evil bow down before the good, the wicked, at the gates of the upright.
14:20
The poor is detestable even to a friend, but many are they who love someone rich.
14:21
One who despises the needy is at fault, one who takes pity on the poor is blessed.
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Plan evil -- isn't this to go astray? Those who plan for good can earn faithful love and constancy.
14:23
Hard work always yields its profit, idle talk brings only want.
14:24
The crown of the wise is their riches; the folly of fools is folly.
14:25
A truthful witness saves lives, whoever utters lies is a deceiver.
14:26
In the fear of Yahweh is powerful security; for his children he is a refuge.
14:27
The fear of Yahweh is a life-giving spring for eluding the snares of death.
14:28
Large population, monarch's glory; dwindling population, ruler's ruin.
14:29
Mastery of temper is high proof of intelligence, a quick temper makes folly worse than ever.
14:30
The life of the body is a tranquil heart, but envy is a cancer in the bones.
14:31
To oppress the weak insults the Creator, kindness to the needy honours the Creator.
14:32
For evil-doing, the wicked will be flung headlong, but in integrity the upright will find refuge.
14:33
Wisdom resides in an understanding heart; she is not to be found in the hearts of fools.
14:34
Uprightness makes a nation great, by sin whole races are disgraced.
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A king shows favour to a wise minister, but anger to one who shames him.
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