{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/drb/proverbs/14","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-31T09:26:30.403Z"},"reference":{"translation":"DRB","book":"Proverbs","bookSlug":"proverbs","chapter":14,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":13,"nextChapter":15,"totalChapters":31,"totalVerses":35},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish will pull down with her hands that also which is built. "},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"He that walketh in the right way, and feareth God, is despised by him that goeth by an infamous way. "},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them. "},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"Where there are no oxen, the crib is empty: but where there is much corn, there the strength of the ox is manifest. "},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"A faithful witness will not lie: but a deceitful witness uttereth a lie. "},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: the learning of the wise is easy. "},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"Go against a foolish man, and he knoweth not the lips of prudence. "},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"The wisdom of a. discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth. "},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"A fool will laugh at sin, but among the just grace shall abide. "},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"The heart that knoweth the bitterness of his own soul, in his joy the stranger shall not intermeddle. "},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"The house of the wicked shall be destroyed: but the tabernacles of the just shall flourish. "},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"There is a way which seemeth just to a man: but the ends thereof lead to death. "},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"Laughter shall be mingled with sorrow, and mourning taketh hold of the end of joy. "},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"A fool shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man shall be above him. "},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight. "},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"A wise man feareth and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over and is confident. "},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"The impatient man shall work folly: and the crafty man is hateful. "},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"The childish shall possess folly, and the prudent, shall look for knowledge. "},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"The evil shall fall down before the good: and the wicked before the gates of the just. "},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"The poor man shall be hateful even to his own neighbour: but the friends of the rich are many. "},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy. "},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things. "},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"In much work there shall be abundance: but where there are many words, there is oftentimes want. "},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"The crown of the wise is their riches: the folly of fools, imprudence. "},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"A faithful witness delivereth souls: and the double dealer uttereth lies. "},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"In the fear of the Lord is confidence of strength, and there shall be hope for his children. "},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to decline from the ruin of death. "},{"verseNumber":28,"text":"In the multitude of people is the dignity of the king: and in the small number of people the dishonour of the prince. "},{"verseNumber":29,"text":"He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly. "},{"verseNumber":30,"text":"Soundness of heart is the life of the flesh: but envy is the rottenness of the bones. "},{"verseNumber":31,"text":"He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his Maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him. "},{"verseNumber":32,"text":"The wicked man shall be driven out in his wickedness: but the just hath hope in his death. "},{"verseNumber":33,"text":"In the heart of the prudent resteth wisdom, and it shall instruct all the ignorant. "},{"verseNumber":34,"text":"Justice exalteth a nation: but sin maketh nations miserable. "},{"verseNumber":35,"text":"A wise servant is acceptable to the king: he that is good for nothing shall feel his anger. "}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 14 (DRB)","markdown":"[Proverbs 14](https://primebible.com/drb/proverbs/14)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* DRB. https://primebible.com/drb/proverbs/14 (accessed 2026-05-31)."}}