1The wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish teareth it down with her hands.
2He who walketh in uprightness feareth the LORD; But he who is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
3In the mouth of the foolish pride is a scourge; But the lips of the wise preserve them.
4Where there are no oxen, the crib is clean; But there is great increase by the strength of the ox.
5A faithful witness doth not lie; But a false witness poureth forth lies.
6The scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy to the man of understanding.
7Go from the presence of a foolish man; For thou hast not perceived in him the lips of knowledge.
8The wisdom of the prudent is in giving heed to his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14
Proverbs 14:1-8