Proverbs 14:14-23

¹⁴A fool shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man shall be above him.

¹⁵The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight.

¹⁶A wise man feareth and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over and is confident.

¹⁷The impatient man shall work folly: and the crafty man is hateful.

¹⁸The childish shall possess folly, and the prudent, shall look for knowledge.

¹⁹The evil shall fall down before the good: and the wicked before the gates of the just.

²⁰The poor man shall be hateful even to his own neighbour: but the friends of the rich are many.

²¹He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy.

²²They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things.

²³In much work there shall be abundance: but where there are many words, there is oftentimes want.