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Proverbs 14:20-31 in American Standard Version (1901)

20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.
21 He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
22 Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23 In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches; But the folly of fools is only folly.
25 A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.
26 In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30 A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
Proverbs 14 in American Standard Version (1901)

Proverbs 14:20-31 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

20 Friends will hate poor friends; but the friends of the rich are many.
21 He that dishonours the needy sins: but he that has pity on the poor is most blessed.
22 They that go astray devise evils: but the good devise mercy and truth. The framers of evil do not understand mercy and truth: but compassion and faithfulness are with the framers of good.
23 With every one who is careful there is abundance: but the pleasure-taking and indolent shall be in want.
24 A prudent man is the crown of the wise: but the occupation of fools is evil.
25 A faithful witness shall deliver a soul from evil: but a deceitful man kindles falsehoods.
26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and he leaves his children a support.
27 The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; and it causes men to turn aside from the snare of death.
28 In a populous nation is the glory of a king: but in the failure of people is the ruin of a prince.
29 A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom: but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.
30 A meek-spirited man is a healer of the heart: but a sensitive heart is a corruption of the bones.
31 He that oppresses the needy provokes his Maker: but he that honours him has pity upon the poor.
Proverbs 14 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

Proverbs 14:20-31 in King James Version + Apocrypha

20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
Proverbs 14 in King James Version + Apocrypha

Proverbs 14:20-31 in King James (Authorized) Version

20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
Proverbs 14 in King James (Authorized) Version

Proverbs 14:20-31 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

20 Friends will hate poor friends; but the friends of the rich are many.
21 He that dishonors the needy sins: but he that has pity on the poor is most blessed.
22 They that go astray devise evils: but the good devise mercy and truth. The framers of evil do not understand mercy and truth: but compassion and faithfulness are with the framers of good.
23 With every one who is careful there is abundance: but the pleasure-taking and indolent shall be in lack.
24 A prudent man is the crown of the wise: but the occupation of fools is evil.
25 A faithful witness shall deliver a soul from evil: but a deceitful man kindles falsehoods.
26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and he leaves his children a support.
27 The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; and it causes men to turn aside from the snare of death.
28 In a populous nation is the glory of a king: but in the failure of people is the ruin of a prince.
29 A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom: but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.
30 A meek-spirited man is a healer of the heart: but a sensitive heart is a corruption of the bones.
31 He that oppresses the needy provokes his Maker: but he that honors him has pity upon the poor.
Proverbs 14 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

PROVERBS 14:20-31 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the folly of fools is only folly.
25 A true witness delivereth souls: but he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.
26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s glory: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He that is slow to anger is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy is the rottenness of the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that hath mercy on the needy honoureth him.
PROVERBS 14 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

Proverbs 14:20-31 in Translation for Translators

20 No one likes poor people; even their friends/neighbors do not like them; rich people have many friends, but only while the rich people still have money.
21 It is sinful to despise your poor neighbors; God is pleased with those who do kind things for the poor.
22 Those who plan to do things that are evil/wrong are walking on the wrong road; people faithfully love, respect and are loyal to those who plan to do what is good.
23 If you work hard, you will ◄accomplish something good/get a good income►, but if all you do is to talk and not work, you will remain poor.
24 One of the rewards MET of being wise is to become rich; the reward of acting foolishly is to become more foolish.
25 By saying in court what is true, you can save the life of the one who is being falsely accused; if you tell lies, you are abandoning someone who needs your help to defend him.
26 Those who revere Yahweh are confident that he will protect them, and their family will also be protected.
27 Having an awesome respect for Yahweh is like MET having a fountain that gives life; it will help you to escape when something dangerous is threatening to kill you MET.
28 If a king rules over many people, many people will be able to honor him; if he has only a few people in his kingdom, he will have very little HYP power.
29 Those who do not quickly become angry are very wise; by quickly becoming angry, people show that they are foolish.
30 Having a mind that is peaceful results in having a healthy body; having a mind that is often in turmoil is like MET cancer in a person's bones.
31 Those who oppress poor people are insulting God, the one who made those poor people, but acting kindly toward them is respecting God.
Proverbs 14 in Translation for Translators

Proverbs 14:20-31 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

20 Friends will hate poor friends; but the friends of the rich are many.
21 He that dishonours the needy sins: but he that has pity on the poor is most blessed.
22 They that go astray devise evils: but the good devise mercy and truth. The framers of evil do not understand mercy and truth: but compassion and faithfulness are with the framers of good.
23 With every one who is careful there is abundance: but the pleasure-taking and indolent shall be in lack.
24 A prudent man is the crown of the wise: but the occupation of fools is evil.
25 A faithful witness shall deliver a soul from evil: but a deceitful man kindles falsehoods.
26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and he leaves his children a support.
27 The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; and it causes men to turn aside from the snare of death.
28 In a populous nation is the glory of a king: but in the failure of people is the ruin of a prince.
29 A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom: but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.
30 A meek-spirited man is a healer of the heart: but a sensitive heart is a corruption of the bones.
31 He that oppresses the needy provokes his Maker: but he that honours him has pity upon the poor.
Proverbs 14 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

Proverbs 14:20-31 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

20 The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.
21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.
22 Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
23 In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
25 A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
26 In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
30 The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
Proverbs 14 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 14:20-31 in World English Bible (Catholic)

20 The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.
21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.
22 Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
23 In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
25 A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
26 In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
30 The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
Proverbs 14 in World English Bible (Catholic)

Proverbs 14:20-31 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

20 The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbour, but the rich person has many friends.
21 He who despises his neighbour sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.
22 Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
23 In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
25 A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
26 In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
30 The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honours him.
Proverbs 14 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 14:20-31 in Bible in Basic English

20 The poor man is hated even by his neighbour, but the man of wealth has numbers of friends.
21 He who has no respect for his neighbour is a sinner, but he who has pity for the poor is happy.
22 Will not the designers of evil come into error? But mercy and good faith are for the designers of good.
23 In all hard work there is profit, but talk only makes a man poor.
24 Their wisdom is a crown to the wise, but their foolish behaviour is round the head of the unwise.
25 A true witness is the saviour of lives; but he who says false things is a cause of deceit.
26 For him in whose heart is the fear of the Lord there is strong hope: and his children will have a safe place.
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, by which one may be turned from the nets of death.
28 A king's glory is in the number of his people: and for need of people a ruler may come to destruction.
29 He who is slow to be angry has great good sense; but he whose spirit is over-quick gives support to what is foolish.
30 A quiet mind is the life of the body, but envy is a disease in the bones.
31 He who is hard on the poor puts shame on his Maker; but he who has mercy on those who are in need gives him honour.
Proverbs 14 in Bible in Basic English

Proverbs 14:20-31 in Darby Translation

20 He that is poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich hath many friends.
21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.
22 Do they not err that devise evil? but loving-kindness and truth are for those that devise good.
23 In all labour there is profit; but the talk of the lips tendeth only to want.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches; the folly of the foolish is folly.
25 A true witness delivereth souls; but deceit uttereth lies.
26 In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the lack of people is the ruin of a prince.
29 He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh; but envy the rottenness of the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.
Proverbs 14 in Darby Translation

Proverbs 14:20-31 in Douay-Rheims 1899

20 The poor man shall be hateful even to his own neighbour: but the friends of the rich are many.
21 He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy.
22 They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things.
23 In much work there shall be abundance: but where there are many words, there is oftentimes want.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches: the folly of fools, imprudence.
25 A faithful witness delivereth souls: and the double dealer uttereth lies.
26 In the fear of the Lord is confidence of strength, and there shall be hope for his children.
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to decline from the ruin of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the dignity of the king: and in the small number of people the dishonour of the prince.
29 He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly.
30 Soundness of heart is the life of the flesh: but envy is the rottenness of the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his Maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him.
Proverbs 14 in Douay-Rheims 1899

Proverbs 14:20-31 in Free Bible Version

20 The poor are hated even by their neighbors, while the rich have many friends.
21 People who look down on their neighbors are sinners, but those who are kind to the poor are blessed.
22 Aren't people who plan to do evil wrong? But those who plan to do good have trustworthy love and faithfulness.
23 There's profit in hard work, but chatting just leads to poverty.
24 The wise are rewarded with wealth, but stupid people are rewarded with stupidity.
25 A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is treacherous.
26 People who honor the Lord are completely safe; he will protect their children.
27 Respecting the Lord is like a fountain of life, so you can avoid the snares of death.
28 The glory of a king is the number of his subjects, for a ruler is nothing without them.
29 If you're slow to get angry, you're very wise; but if you have a short fuse you glorify stupidity.
30 A peaceful mind makes your body healthy, but jealousy makes your bones rot.
31 Anyone who oppresses the poor insults their Maker, but anyone who is kind to the needy honors him.
Proverbs 14 in Free Bible Version

Proverbs 14:20-31 in Geneva Bible 1599

20 The poore is hated euen of his own neighbour: but the friendes of the rich are many.
21 The sinner despiseth his neighbour: but he that hath mercie on the poore, is blessed.
22 Doe not they erre that imagine euill? but to them that thinke on good things, shalbe mercie and trueth.
23 In all labour there is abundance: but the talke of the lippes bringeth onely want.
24 The crowne of the wise is their riches, and the follie of fooles is foolishnes.
25 A faithfull witnes deliuereth soules: but a deceiuer speaketh lyes.
26 In the feare of the Lord is an assured strength, and his children shall haue hope.
27 The feare of the Lord is as a welspring of life, to auoyde the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of the people is the honour of a King, and for the want of people commeth the destruction of the Prince.
29 He that is slowe to wrath, is of great wisdome: but he that is of an hastie minde, exalteth follie.
30 A sounde heart is the life of the flesh: but enuie is the rotting of the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poore, reprooueth him that made him: but hee honoureth him, that hath mercie on the poore.
Proverbs 14 in Geneva Bible 1599

Proverbs 14:20-31 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich hath many friends.
21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious unto the humble, happy is he.
22 Shall they not go astray that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be for them that devise good.
23 In all labour there is profit; but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches; but the folly of fools remaineth folly.
25 A true witness delivereth souls; but he that breatheth forth lies is all deceit.
26 In the fear of the LORD a man hath strong confidence; and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the want of people is the ruin of the prince.
29 He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30 A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; but envy is the rottenness of the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poor blasphemeth his Maker; but he that is gracious unto the needy honoureth Him.
Proverbs 14 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

Proverbs 14:20-31 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: But the rich hath many friends.
21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: But he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
22 Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23 In all labour there is profit: But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches: But the foolishness of fools is folly.
25 A true witness delivereth souls: But a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: And his children shall have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, To depart from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: But envy the rottenness of the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: But he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
Proverbs 14 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

Proverbs 14:20-31 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

20 Even to his own neighbor is the poor man hateful; but the friends of the rich are many.
21 He that despiseth his neighbor is a sinner; but he that is gracious to the poor—happiness attend him!
22 Behold, those who contrive evil are in error; but kindness and truth attend on those who contrive what is good.
23 In all painful labor there is profit; but mere words of the lips lead only to want.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches; but the folly of fools is only folly.
25 A deliverer of souls is the true witness; but a witness of deceit uttereth lies.
26 In the fear of the Lord is the strong confidence of man, and unto his children will it be a place of shelter.
27 The fear of the Lord is the source of life, teaching to avoid the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the want of a population is the downfall of the prince.
29 He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit holdeth up to view his folly.
30 A sound heart is the life of the body; but jealousy is the rottenness of the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poor blasphemeth his Maker; but he that is gracious to the needy honoreth him.
Proverbs 14 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

Proverbs 14:20-31 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

20 Friends will hate poor friends; But the friends of the rich are many.
21 He that dishonors the needy sins: But he that has pity on the poor is most blessed.
22 They that go astray devise evils: But the good devise mercy and truth. The framers of evil do not understand mercy and truth: But compassion and faithfulness are with the framers of good.
23 With everyone who is careful there is abundance: But the pleasure taking and indolent shall be in want.
24 A prudent man is the crown of the wise: But the occupation of fools is evil.
25 A faithful witness shall deliver a soul from evil: But a deceitful man kindles falsehoods.
26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: And he leaves his children a support.
27 The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; And it causes men to turn aside from the snare of death.
28 In a populous nation is the glory of a king: But in the failure of people is the ruin of a prince.
29 A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom: But a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.
30 A meek-spirited man is a healer of the heart: But a sensitive heart is a corruption of the bones.
31 He that oppresses the needy provokes his Maker: But he that honors him has pity upon the poor.
Proverbs 14 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

Proverbs 14:20-31 in Nyangumarta English Bible

Proverbs 14:20-31 don't exist in Nyangumarta English Bible.
Proverbs 14 in Nyangumarta English Bible

Proverbs 14:20-31 in George Noyes Bible

20 The poor is hated even by his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.
21 He who despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But happy is he who hath mercy on the poor.
22 Do not they who devise evil fail of their end? But they who devise good meet with kindness and truth.
23 In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24 Riches are a crown to the wise; But the promotion of fools is folly.
25 A true witness saveth lives; But a deceitful witness poureth forth lies.
26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence; Yea, to his children he will be a refuge.
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life; By it men escape from the snares of death.
28 In a numerous people is the glory of a king; But the want of people is the destruction of a prince.
29 He who is slow to anger is of great understanding. But he who is of a hasty spirit setteth folly on high.
30 A quiet heart is the life of the flesh; But the ferment of passion is rottenness to the bones.
31 He who oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he who hath mercy on the poor honoreth him.
Proverbs 14 in George Noyes Bible

Proverbs [Sayings] 14:20-31 in One Unity Resource Bible

20 The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many 'ahav ·affectionate lovers, friends·.
21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has mercy on the poor.
22 Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But cheshed ·loving-kindness· and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
23 In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
25 A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
26 In the fear of Adonai is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
27 The fear of Adonai is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
30 The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who honors him shows mercy to the needy.
Proverbs [Sayings] 14 in One Unity Resource Bible

Proverbs 14:20-31 in Unlocked Literal Bible

20 The poor person is hated even by his own companions, but the rich people have many friends.
21 The one who shows contempt for his neighbor is sinning, but the one who shows favor to the poor is blessed.
22 Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan to do good will receive covenant faithfulness and trustworthiness.
23 With all hard work comes a profit, but when there is only talk, it leads to poverty.
24 The crown of wise people is their wealth, but the folly of fools brings them only more folly.
25 A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness breathes out lies.
26 When someone fears Yahweh, he also has much confidence in him; these things will be like a strong place of protection for this man's children.
27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, so that a person may turn away from the snares of death.
28 The glory of a king is found in the great number of his people, but without people the prince is ruined.
29 A patient person has great understanding, but the quick-tempered person exalts folly.
30 A tranquil heart is life for the body, but envy rots the bones.
31 The one who oppresses the poor curses his Maker, but the one who shows favor to the needy honors him.
Proverbs 14 in Unlocked Literal Bible

Proverbs 14:20-31 in World English Bible

20 The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.
21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.
22 Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
23 In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
25 A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
26 In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
30 The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
Proverbs 14 in World English Bible

Proverbs 14:20-31 in World English Bible British Edition

20 The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbour, but the rich person has many friends.
21 He who despises his neighbour sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.
22 Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
23 In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
25 A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
26 In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
30 The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honours him.
Proverbs 14 in World English Bible British Edition

Proverbs 14:20-31 in Noah Webster Bible

20 The poor is hated even by his own neighbor: but the rich hath many friends.
21 He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23 In all labor there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king's honor: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoreth him hath mercy on the poor.
Proverbs 14 in Noah Webster Bible

Proverbs 14:20-31 in World Messianic Bible

20 The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.
21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.
22 Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
23 In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
25 A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
26 In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
30 The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
Proverbs 14 in World Messianic Bible

Proverbs 14:20-31 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

20 The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbour, but the rich person has many friends.
21 He who despises his neighbour sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.
22 Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
23 In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
25 A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
26 In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
30 The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honours him.
Proverbs 14 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

Proverbs 14:20-31 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling

20 A poor man shall be hateful, yea, to his neighbour; but many men be friends of rich men.
21 He that despiseth his neighbour, doeth sin; but he that doeth mercy to a poor man, shall be blessed.
22 He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy; they err that work evil. Mercy and truth make ready goods;
23 abundance shall be in each good work or in every good work. Soothly where full many words be, there neediness is oft.
24 The crown of wise men is the riches of them; the folly of fools is unwariness.
25 A faithful witness delivereth souls; and a false man bringeth forth leasings.
26 In the dread of the Lord is trust of strength; and hope shall be to the sons of him.
27 The dread of the Lord is a well of life; that it bow away from the falling of death.
28 The dignity of the king is in the multitude of people; and the shame of a prince is in the fewness of people.
29 He that is patient, is governed by much wisdom; but he that is unpatient, enhanceth his folly.
30 Health of heart is the life of flesh; envy is the rot of bones.
31 He that falsely challengeth a needy man, despiseth his Maker; but he that hath mercy on a poor man, honoureth his Maker.

Proverbs 14:20-31 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling (Enhanced)

20 A poor man shall be (thought) hateful, yea, (even) to his neighbour; but many men be (the) friends of rich men.
21 He that despiseth his neighbour, doeth sin; but he that doeth mercy to a poor man, shall be blessed.
22 He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy; they err that work evil. Mercy and truth make ready goods (or Mercy and truth bring forth good things);
23 abundance shall be in each good work/in every good work. Soothly where full many words be, there neediness is oft, (or Truly, where there be a great many words, there often is neediness, or lack, or want).
24 The crown of wise men is the riches of them; the folly of fools is unwariness. (The reward of the wise is their riches; the foolishness of fools is their recklessness.)
25 A faithful witness delivereth souls; and a false man bringeth forth leasings. (A faithful witness saveth lives; but a false accuser bringeth forth only lies.)
26 In the dread of the Lord is trust of strength; and hope shall be to the sons of him. (He who feareth the Lord or He who revereth the Lord hath trust in his strength; and his sons and daughters shall have hope and security.)
27 The dread of the Lord is a well of life; that it bow away from the falling of death. (The fear of the Lord or Reverence for the Lord is a well of life; yea, so that thou turn away from deadly traps, or snares.)
28 The dignity of the king is in the multitude of (his) people; and the shame of a prince is in the fewness of (his) people.
29 He that is patient, is governed by much wisdom; but he that is unpatient, enhanceth his folly.
30 (The) Health of (the) heart is the life of (the) flesh; envy is (the) rot of (the) bones.
31 He that falsely challengeth a needy man, despiseth his maker; but he that hath mercy on a poor man, honoureth his maker. (He who oppresseth the needy, despiseth his Maker; but he who hath mercy on the poor, honoureth his Maker.)

Proverbs 14:20-31 in Young's Literal Translation

20 Even of his neighbour is the poor hated, And those loving the rich are many.
21 Whoso is despising his neighbour sinneth, Whoso is favouring the humble, O his happiness.
22 Do not they err who are devising evil? And kindness and truth are to those devising good,
23 In all labour there is advantage, And a thing of the lips is only to want.
24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, The folly of fools is folly.
25 A true witness is delivering souls, And a deceitful one breatheth out lies.
26 In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, And to His sons there is a refuge.
27 The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.
28 In the multitude of a people is the honour of a king, And in lack of people the ruin of a prince.
29 Whoso is slow to anger is of great understanding, And whoso is short in temper is exalting folly.
30 A healed heart is life to the flesh, And rottenness to the bones is envy.
31 An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy.