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.
Proverbs 14
Proverbs 14:3-10