📖 Proverbs — Chapter 14 (KJV)
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Proverbs 14:1 Every Rwise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
Proverbs 14:2 He Rthat walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
Proverbs 14:3 In Rthe mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Proverbs 14:4 Where no oxen are, the crib is Rclean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
Proverbs 14:5 RA faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
Proverbs 14:6 A Rscorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
Proverbs 14:7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
Proverbs 14:8 The Rwisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:9 RFools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
Proverbs 14:10 The Rheart knoweth This own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
Proverbs 14:11 The Rhouse of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Proverbs 14:13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
Proverbs 14:14 The Rbackslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
Proverbs 14:15 The Rsimple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Proverbs 14:16 A wise man Rfeareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
Proverbs 14:17 He Rthat is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
Proverbs 14:18 The simple Rinherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14:20 The Rpoor is hated even of his own neighbour: but Tthe rich hath many friends.
Proverbs 14:21 He Rthat despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Proverbs 14:22 Do they not Rerr that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
Proverbs 14:23 In Rall labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
Proverbs 14:24 The Rcrown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
Proverbs 14:25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
Proverbs 14:26 In the Rfear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the LORD is Ra fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:28 In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
Proverbs 14:29 He that is Rslow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is Thasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Proverbs 14:30 A Rsound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
Proverbs 14:31 He Rthat oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
Proverbs 14:32 The wicked is Rdriven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
Proverbs 14:33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
Proverbs 14:34 RRighteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach Tto any people.
Proverbs 14:35 The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against Rhim that causeth shame.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Proverbs 14:1–12 — Wisdom tests apparent rightness
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Household building, reverence, truthful witness, and discernment challenge surface impressions. A way may seem right yet end in death.
Key Truth: Test appearances with wisdom.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the ____ plucketh it down with her hands.” (Proverbs 14:1)
Find it in Proverbs 14:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of ____ .” (Proverbs 14:7)
Find it in Proverbs 14:7 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… a man, but the end thereof are the ways of ____ .” (Proverbs 14:12)
Find it in Proverbs 14:12 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Proverbs 14:13–24 — The hidden heart and prudent understanding
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Laughter can conceal sorrow. Prudence, knowledge, and compassion are set against gullibility and folly, calling readers to careful judgment.
Key Truth: Do not judge by appearances alone.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Even in laughter the ____ is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.” (Proverbs 14:13)
Find it in Proverbs 14:13 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates …” (Proverbs 14:19)
Find it in Proverbs 14:19 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “The simple inherit ____ : but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.” (Proverbs 14:18)
Find it in Proverbs 14:18 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Proverbs 14:25–35 — Truth, compassion, and public righteousness
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Truthful witness protects lives; envy damages the heart. Treatment of the poor and righteous communal conduct matter before God and earthly authorities.
Key Truth: Let truth and compassion guide influence.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “A ____ witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.” (Proverbs 14:25)
Find it in Proverbs 14:25 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “A sound ____ is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness …” (Proverbs 14:30)
Find it in Proverbs 14:30 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “The king’s favour is toward a wise ____ : but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.” (Proverbs 14:35)
Find it in Proverbs 14:35 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Proverbs 16:25 — A seemingly right path can conceal a destructive end.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Where should you examine a first impression more carefully?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. What lesson emerges from the clean crib and productive ox?
2. Why is a seemingly right way not sufficient guidance?
3. What distinguishes prudence from simplicity?
4. Why is oppression of the poor more than a social offence?
5. What contrast is applied to a nation?
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