Proverbs 14 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021(NRSVUE)

Proverbs 14

1The wise woman builds her house,

but the foolish tears it down with her own hands.

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but the lips of the wise preserve them.

4Where there are no oxen, there is no grain;

abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.

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but the upright enjoy God’s favor.

10The heart knows its own bitterness,

and no stranger shares its joy.

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15The simple believe everything,

but the clever consider their steps.

16 folly,

but the clever are crowned with knowledge.

19 of fools.

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33 known in the heart of fools.

34 Prov 11.11 Righteousness exalts a nation,

but sin is a reproach to any people.

35 Mt 24.45 A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor,

but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.