--- title: "Proverbs 14 — World English Bible | Favorite Scriptures" description: "Read Proverbs 14 in the World English Bible. Free Bible reading, no account needed. Browse books and chapters, then save favorite passages in your personal library." last_updated: "2026-10-08" doc_version: "1" language: "en" canonical: "https://favoritescriptures.com/bible/proverbs/14" --- [Home](/)/[Bible](/bible)/[Proverbs](/bible/proverbs)/14 World English Bible # Proverbs 14 [1](#verse-1) Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands. [2](#verse-2) He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him. [3](#verse-3) The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them. [4](#verse-4) Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by the strength of the ox. [5](#verse-5) A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies. [6](#verse-6) A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person. [7](#verse-7) Stay away from a foolish man, for you won’t find knowledge on his lips. [8](#verse-8) The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit. [9](#verse-9) Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will. [10](#verse-10) The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger. [11](#verse-11) The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish. [12](#verse-12) There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. [13](#verse-13) Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness. [14](#verse-14) The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways. [15](#verse-15) A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways. [16](#verse-16) A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless. [17](#verse-17) He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated. [18](#verse-18) The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. [19](#verse-19) The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. [20](#verse-20) The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends. [21](#verse-21) He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed. [22](#verse-22) Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good. [23](#verse-23) In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty. [24](#verse-24) The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly. [25](#verse-25) A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful. [26](#verse-26) In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children. [27](#verse-27) The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death. [28](#verse-28) In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince. [29](#verse-29) He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly. [30](#verse-30) The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones. [31](#verse-31) He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him. [32](#verse-32) The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge. [33](#verse-33) Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools. [34](#verse-34) Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. [35](#verse-35) The king’s favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame. [← Proverbs 13](/bible/proverbs/13)[Proverbs 15 →](/bible/proverbs/15) World English Bible · Public domain ## Keep what speaks to you. Create a free library to save passages, highlight verses, and keep your study notes together. [Start your free library](/login?mode=signup) ## Sitemap See the [complete sitemap](/sitemap.md).