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Brenton Septuagint Translation - Proverbs - Proverbs 14

Proverbs 14:2-21

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2He that walks uprightly fears the Lord; but he that is perverse in his ways shall be dishonoured.
3Out of the mouth of fools comes a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise preserve them.
4Where no oxen are, the cribs are clean; but where there is abundant produce, the strength of the ox is apparent.
5A faithful witness does not lie; but an unjust witness kindles falsehoods.
6Thou shalt seek wisdom with bad men, and shalt not find it; but discretion is easily available with the prudent.
7All things are adverse to a foolish man; but wise lips are the weapons of discretion.
8The wisdom of the prudent will understand their ways; but the folly of fools leads astray.
9The houses of transgressors will need purification; but the houses of the just are acceptable.
10If a man's mind is intelligent, his soul is sorrowful; and when he rejoices, he has no fellowship with pride.
11The houses of ungodly men shall be utterly destroyed; but the tabernacles of them that walk uprightly shall stand.
12There is a way which seems to be right with men, but the ends of it reach to the depth of hell.
13Grief mingles not with mirth; and joy in the end comes to grief.
14A stout-hearted man shall be filled with his own ways; and a good man with his own thoughts.
15The simple believes every word: but the prudent man betakes himself to after-thought.
16A wise man fears, and departs from evil; but the fool trusts in himself, and joins himself with the transgressor.
17A passionate man acts inconsiderately; but a sensible man bears up under many things.
18Fools shall have mischief for their portion; but the prudent shall take fast hold of understanding.
19Evil men shall fall before the good; and the ungodly shall attend at the gates of the righteous.
20Friends will hate poor friends; but the friends of the rich are many.
21He that dishonours the needy sins: but he that has pity on the poor is most blessed.

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