{"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/kjv/proverbs/14","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-27T03:43:02.537Z"},"reference":{"translation":"KJV","book":"Proverbs","bookSlug":"proverbs","chapter":14,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":13,"nextChapter":15,"totalChapters":31,"totalVerses":35},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but <i>he that is</i> perverse in his ways despiseth him."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"In the mouth of the foolish <i>is</i> a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"Where no oxen <i>are</i>, the crib <i>is</i> clean: but much increase <i>is</i> by the strength of the ox."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"A scorner seeketh wisdom, and <i>findeth it</i> not: but knowledge <i>is</i> easy unto him that understandeth."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not <i>in him</i> the lips of knowledge."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"The wisdom of the prudent <i>is</i> to understand his way: but the folly of fools <i>is</i> deceit."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous <i>there is</i> favour."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof <i>are</i> the ways of death."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth <i>is</i> heaviness."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man <i>shall be satisfied</i> from himself."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"The simple believeth every word: but the prudent <i>man</i> looketh well to his going."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"A wise <i>man</i> feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"<i>He that is</i> soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich <i>hath</i> many friends."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy <i>is</i> he."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth <i>shall be</i> to them that devise good."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips <i>tendeth</i> only to penury."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"The crown of the wise <i>is</i> their riches: <i>but</i> the foolishness of fools <i>is</i> folly."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful <i>witness</i> speaketh lies."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"In the fear of the LORD <i>is</i> strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death."},{"verseNumber":28,"text":"In the multitude of people <i>is</i> the king's honour: but in the want of people <i>is</i> the destruction of the prince."},{"verseNumber":29,"text":"<i>He that is</i> slow to wrath <i>is</i> of great understanding: but <i>he that is</i> hasty of spirit exalteth folly."},{"verseNumber":30,"text":"A sound heart <i>is</i> the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones."},{"verseNumber":31,"text":"He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor."},{"verseNumber":32,"text":"The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death."},{"verseNumber":33,"text":"Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but <i>that which is</i> in the midst of fools is made known."},{"verseNumber":34,"text":"Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin <i>is</i> a reproach to any people."},{"verseNumber":35,"text":"The king's favour <i>is</i> toward a wise servant: but his wrath is <i>against</i> him that causeth shame."}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 14 (KJV)","markdown":"[Proverbs 14](https://primebible.com/kjv/proverbs/14)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* KJV. https://primebible.com/kjv/proverbs/14 (accessed 2026-05-27)."}}