Jul 16 - Proverbs 14-15
Proverbs
1The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.2He whose walk is upright fears the LORD, but he whose ways are devious despises him.3A fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.4Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant harvest.5A truthful witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.6The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.7Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips.8The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.9Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.10Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy.11The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.12There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.13Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief.14The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good man rewarded for his.15A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.16A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.17A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated.18The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.19Evil men will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.20The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.21He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy.22Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.23All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.24The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly.25A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.26He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.28A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.29A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.30A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.31He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.32When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge.33Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.34Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.35A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant incurs his wrath.
1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.3The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.4The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.5A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.6The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.7The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.8The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.9The LORD detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness.10Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.11Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD - how much more the hearts of men!12A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.13A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.14The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.15All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.17Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred.18A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.19The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.21Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course.22Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.23A man finds joy in giving an apt reply- and how good is a timely word!24The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave.25The LORD tears down the proud man's house but he keeps the widow's boundaries intact.26The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.27A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live.28The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.29The LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.30A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.31He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.32He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.33The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.