Proverbs 14:9-17 in English

⁹ A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.

¹⁰ The heart knoweth its own bitterness; And a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.

¹¹ The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; But the tent of the upright shall flourish.

¹² There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.

¹³ Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness.

¹⁴ The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

¹⁵ The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

⁹ The houses of transgressors will need purification; but the houses of the just are acceptable.

¹⁰ If a man's mind is intelligent, his soul is sorrowful; and when he rejoices, he has no fellowship with pride.

¹¹ The houses of ungodly men shall be utterly destroyed; but the tabernacles of them that walk uprightly shall stand.

¹² There is a way which seems to be right with men, but the ends of it reach to the depth of hell.

¹³ Grief mingles not with mirth; and joy in the end comes to grief.

¹⁴ A stout-hearted man shall be filled with his own ways; and a good man with his own thoughts.

¹⁵ The simple believes every word: but the prudent man betakes himself to after-thought.

¹⁶ A wise man fears, and departs from evil; but the fool trusts in himself, and joins himself with the transgressor.

¹⁷ A passionate man acts inconsiderately; but a sensible man bears up under many things.

⁹ Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

¹⁰ The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

¹¹ The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

¹² There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

¹³ Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

¹⁴ The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

¹⁵ The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

⁹ Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

¹⁰ The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

¹¹ The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

¹² There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

¹³ Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

¹⁴ The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

¹⁵ The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

⁹ The houses of transgressors will need purification; but the houses of the just are acceptable.

¹⁰ If a man's mind is intelligent, his soul is sorrowful; and when he rejoices, he has no fellowship with pride.

¹¹ The houses of ungodly men shall be utterly destroyed; but the tabernacles of them that walk uprightly shall stand.

¹² There is a way which seems to be right with men, but the ends of it reach to the depths of hell.

¹³ Grief mingles not with mirth; and joy in the end comes to grief.

¹⁴ A stout-hearted man shall be filled with his own ways; and a good man with his own thoughts.

¹⁵ The simple believes every word: but the prudent man betakes himself to afterthought.

¹⁶ A wise man fears, and departs from evil; but the fool trusts in himself, and joins himself with the transgressor.

¹⁷ A passionate man acts inconsiderately; but a sensible man bears up under many things.

⁹ The foolish make a mock at guilt: but among the upright there is good will.

¹⁰ The heart knoweth its own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.

¹¹ The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tent of the upright shall flourish.

¹² There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

¹³ Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of mirth is heaviness.

¹⁴ The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

¹⁵ The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry will deal foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

⁹ Foolish people make fun of their committing sins; but God is pleased with those who do what is right.

¹⁰ If you are very sad or if you are joyful, only you know what you are experiencing; no one else can know what you are feeling.

¹¹ Houses built by wicked people will be destroyed, but houses built by good/righteous people will last for a long time.

¹² There are some kinds of behavior MET that some people falsely think are right, but ◄walking on those roads/continually doing those things► causes those people to die.

¹³ Sometimes when people laugh, they are really sad, and when they stop laughing, they are still sad.

¹⁴ Those who stubbornly continue to do what is wrong will get what they deserve, and those who continually do what is good will also get what they deserve.

¹⁵ Foolish people believe everything that people tell them; those who have good sense think carefully about what will be the result of their actions.

¹⁶ Wise people are careful and avoid doing things that will give them trouble; foolish people are careless and act ◄too quickly/without thinking►.

¹⁷ Those who quickly become angry IDM do foolish things; people hate those who plan to do wicked things (OR, those who have good sense remain calm/patient).

⁹ The houses of transgressors will need purification; but the houses of the just are acceptable.

¹⁰ If a man's mind is intelligent, his soul is sorrowful; and when he rejoices, he has no fellowship with pride.

¹¹ The houses of ungodly men shall be utterly destroyed; but the tabernacles of them that walk uprightly shall stand.

¹² There is a way which seems to be right with men, but the ends of it reach to the depths of hell.

¹³ Grief mingles not with mirth; and joy in the end comes to grief.

¹⁴ A stout-hearted man shall be filled with his own ways; and a good man with his own thoughts.

¹⁵ The simple believes every word: but the prudent man betakes himself to afterthought.

¹⁶ A wise man fears, and departs from evil; but the fool trusts in himself, and joins himself with the transgressor.

¹⁷ A passionate man acts inconsiderately; but a sensible man bears up under many things.

⁹ Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.

¹⁰ The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.

¹¹ The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

¹² There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

¹³ Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness.

¹⁴ The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.

¹⁵ A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

¹⁶ A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

¹⁷ He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

⁹ Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.

¹⁰ The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.

¹¹ The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

¹² There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

¹³ Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness.

¹⁴ The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.

¹⁵ A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

¹⁶ A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

¹⁷ He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

⁹ Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but amongst the upright there is good will.

¹⁰ The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.

¹¹ The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

¹² There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

¹³ Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness.

¹⁴ The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.

¹⁵ A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

¹⁶ A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

¹⁷ He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

⁹ In the tents of those hating authority there is error, but in the house of the upright man there is grace.

¹⁰ No one has knowledge of a man's grief but himself; and a strange person has no part in his joy.

¹¹ The house of the sinner will be overturned, but the tent of the upright man will do well.

¹² There is a way which seems straight before a man, but its end is the ways of death.

¹³ Even while laughing the heart may be sad; and after joy comes sorrow.

¹⁴ He whose heart is turned away will have the reward of his ways in full measure; but a good man will have the reward of his doings.

¹⁵ The simple man has faith in every word, but the man of good sense gives thought to his footsteps.

¹⁶ The wise man, fearing, keeps himself from evil; but the foolish man goes on in his pride, with no thought of danger.

¹⁷ He who is quickly angry will do what is foolish, but the man of good sense will have quiet.

⁹ Fools make a mock at trespass; but for the upright there is favour.

¹⁰ The heart knoweth its own bitterness, and a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.

¹¹ The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; but the tent of the upright shall flourish.

¹² There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.

¹³ Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful, and the end of mirth is sadness.

¹⁴ The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man from what is in himself.

¹⁵ The simple believeth every word; but the prudent man heedeth his going.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly, and a man of mischievous devices is hated.

⁹ A fool will laugh at sin, but among the just grace shall abide.

¹⁰ The heart that knoweth the bitterness of his own soul, in his joy the stranger shall not intermeddle.

¹¹ The house of the wicked shall be destroyed: but the tabernacles of the just shall flourish.

¹² There is a way which seemeth just to a man: but the ends thereof lead to death.

¹³ Laughter shall be mingled with sorrow, and mourning taketh hold of the end of joy.

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

¹⁵ The 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.

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

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

⁹ Stupid people laugh at sin, but good people want forgiveness.

¹⁰ The individual's mind alone knows its sadnesses, and no one else can share its happiness.

¹¹ The house of wicked people will be destroyed, but the tent of good people will prosper.

¹² There's a way that seems to be right, but in the end it's the way of death.

¹³ Even when you're laughing you can be feeling sad—joy can end in grief.

¹⁴ Disloyal people are repaid for what they do, and good people are rewarded.

¹⁵ Stupid people believe whatever they're told, but sensible people think about what they're doing.

¹⁶ Wise people are careful and avoid evil, but stupid people are confidently reckless.

¹⁷ Quick-tempered people act foolishly, while people who make evil plans are hated.

⁹ The foole maketh a mocke of sinne: but among the righteous there is fauour.

¹⁰ The heart knoweth the bitternes of his soule, and the stranger shall not medle with his ioy.

¹¹ The house of the wicked shalbe destroyed: but the tabernacle of the righteous shall florish.

¹² There is a way that seemeth right to a man: but the issues thereof are the wayes of death.

¹³ Euen in laughing the heart is sorowful, and the ende of that mirth is heauinesse.

¹⁴ The heart that declineth, shall be saciate with his owne wayes: but a good man shall depart from him.

¹⁵ The foolish will beleeue euery thing: but the prudent will consider his steppes.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth, and departeth from euill: but a foole rageth, and is carelesse.

¹⁷ He that is hastie to anger, committeth follie, and a busie body is hated.

⁹ Amends pleadeth for fools; but among the upright there is good will.

¹⁰ The heart knoweth its own bitterness; and with its joy no stranger can intermeddle.

¹¹ The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; but the tent of the upright shall flourish.

¹² There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

¹³ Even in laughter the heart acheth; and the end of mirth is heaviness.

¹⁴ The dissembler in heart shall have his fill from his own ways; and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

¹⁵ The thoughtless believeth every word; but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; but the fool behaveth overbearingly, and is confident.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly; and a man of wicked devices is hated.

⁹ Fools make a mock at sin: But among the righteous there is favour.

¹⁰ The heart knoweth his own bitterness; And a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

¹¹ The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: But the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

¹² There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death.

¹³ Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of that mirth is heaviness.

¹⁴ The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: And a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

¹⁵ The simple believeth every word: But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: But the fool rageth, and is confident.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: And a man of wicked devices is hated.

⁹ The fool maketh a mockery of guilt; but among the upright there is good will.

¹⁰ The heart knoweth its own bitterness; and with its joy can no stranger intermeddle.

¹¹ The house of the wicked will be destroyed: but the tent of the upright will flourish.

¹² There is many a way which seemeth even before a man; but its end are ways unto death.

¹³ Even in laughter the heart feeleth pain; and at its end joy is sorrow.

¹⁴ The backslider in heart will have enough of his own ways; and from him departeth the good men.

¹⁵ The simple believeth every word; but the prudent man understandeth his steps.

¹⁶ A wise man is fearful, and departeth from evil; but the fool exciteth himself, and is confident.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry committeth folly; and a man of wicked devices is hated.

⁹ The houses of transgressors will need purification; But the houses of the just are acceptable.

¹⁰ If a man’s mind is intelligent, his soul is sorrowful; And when he rejoices, he has no fellowship with pride.

¹¹ The houses of ungodly men shall be utterly destroyed; But the tabernacles of them that walk uprightly shall stand.

¹² There is a way which seems to be right with men, But the ends of it reach to the depth of hell.

¹³ Grief mingles not with mirth; And joy in the end comes to grief.

¹⁴ A stouthearted man shall be filled with his own ways; And a good man with his own thoughts.

¹⁵ The simple believes every word: But the prudent man betakes himself to afterthought.

¹⁶ A wise man fears, and departs from evil; But the fool trusts in himself, and joins himself with the transgressor.

¹⁷ A passionate man acts inconsiderately; But a sensible man bears up under many things.

¹² Some people think they are doing things rightly. Truly they are making a mistake, it will kill them.

⁹ Fools make a mock at sin; But with the upright is favor.

¹⁰ The heart knoweth its own bitterness. And a stranger cannot intermeddle with its joy.

¹¹ The house of the wicked shall be destroyed; But the tent of the upright shall flourish.

¹² There is a way which seemeth right to a man, But its end is the way to death.

¹³ Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful, And the end of joy is grief.

¹⁴ The perverse in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And from himself shall the good man be satisfied.

¹⁵ The simple man believeth every word; But the prudent looketh well to his steps.

¹⁶ The wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool is haughty and confident.

¹⁷ He who is hasty in his anger will commit folly; And the man of wicked devices will be hated.

⁹ Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.

¹⁰ The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.

¹¹ The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

¹² There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

¹³ Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness.

¹⁴ The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.

¹⁵ A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

¹⁶ A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

¹⁷ He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

⁹ Fools mock when the guilt offering is sacrificed, but among the upright favor is shared.

¹⁰ The heart knows its own bitterness and no stranger shares its joy.

¹¹ The house of wicked people will be destroyed, but the tent of upright people will flourish.

¹² There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end only leads to death.

¹³ A heart can laugh but still be in pain and joy may end up being grief.

¹⁴ The one who is not faithful will get what his ways deserve, but a good person will get what is his.

¹⁵ The one who is naive believes everything, but the prudent man thinks about his steps.

¹⁶ A wise man fears and turns away from evil, but the fool confidently dismisses a warning.

¹⁷ One who is quick to become angry does foolish things, and a person who makes evil schemes is hated.

⁹ Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.

¹⁰ The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.

¹¹ The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

¹² There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

¹³ Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness.

¹⁴ The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.

¹⁵ A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

¹⁶ A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

¹⁷ He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

⁹ Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but amongst the upright there is good will.

¹⁰ The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.

¹¹ The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

¹² There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

¹³ Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness.

¹⁴ The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.

¹⁵ A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

¹⁶ A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

¹⁷ He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

⁹ Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favor.

¹⁰ The heart knoweth its own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.

¹¹ The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

¹² There is a way which seemeth right to a man, but the end of it are the ways of death.

¹³ Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

¹⁴ The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

¹⁵ The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

⁹ Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.

¹⁰ The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.

¹¹ The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

¹² There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

¹³ Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness.

¹⁴ The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.

¹⁵ A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

¹⁶ A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

¹⁷ He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

⁹ Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but amongst the upright there is good will.

¹⁰ The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.

¹¹ The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

¹² There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

¹³ Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness.

¹⁴ The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.

¹⁵ A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

¹⁶ A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

¹⁷ He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

⁹ A fool scorneth sin; grace shall dwell among just or rightwise men.

¹⁰ The heart that knoweth the bitter-ness of his soul; a stranger shall not be meddled or mingled in the joy thereof.

¹¹ The house of wicked men shall be done away; the tabernacles of just or rightwise men shall burgeon.

¹² Soothly a way is, that seemeth just or rightwise to a man; but the last things thereof lead forth to death.

¹³ Laughing shall be meddled or mingled with sorrow; and mourning occupieth the last things of joy.

¹⁴ A fool shall be filled with his ways; and a good man shall be above him.

¹⁵ An innocent man believeth to each word; a fell or witting man beholdeth his goings.

¹⁶ A wise man dreadeth, and boweth away from evil; a fool skippeth over, and trusteth.

¹⁷ A man unpatient shall work folly; and a guileful man is odious.

⁹ A fool scorneth sin; grace shall dwell among just men. (A fool mocketh sin; favour shall dwell among the righteous.)

¹⁰ The heart that knoweth the bitterness of his soul; a stranger shall not be meddled in the joy thereof. (The heart knoweth the bitterness of its own soul; a stranger cannot be mixed in, or mingled, with its joy.)

¹¹ The house of wicked men shall be done away; the tabernacles of just men shall burgeon. (The houses of the wicked shall be done away; but the homes of the righteous shall flourish.)

¹² Soothly a way is, that seemeth just to a man, (or Truly there is a way, that seemeth right to a person); but the last things thereof lead forth to death.

¹³ Laughing shall be meddled with sorrow (or Laughter shall be mixed, or mingled, with sorrow); and mourning occupieth the last things of joy.

¹⁴ A fool shall be filled with his ways; and a good man shall be above him. (A fool shall reap the fruit of his foolish ways; and a good person that of his deeds, or of his labour.)

¹⁵ An innocent man believeth to each word; a fell man beholdeth his goings. (An innocent person believeth each and every word; a clever person regardeth, or watcheth, his own steps.)

¹⁶ A wise man dreadeth, and boweth away from evil; a fool skippeth over, and trusteth.

¹⁷ A man unpatient shall work folly; and a guileful man is odious. (An impatient person will act foolishly; and a deceitful person is odious.)

⁹ Fools mock at a guilt-offering, And among the upright — a pleasing thing.

¹⁰ The heart knoweth its own bitterness, And with its joy a stranger doth not intermeddle.

¹¹ The house of the wicked is destroyed, And the tent of the upright flourisheth.

¹² There is a way — right before a man, And its latter end are ways of death.

¹³ Even in laughter is the heart pained, And the latter end of joy is affliction.

¹⁴ From his ways is the backslider in heart filled, And a good man — from his fruits.

¹⁵ The simple giveth credence to everything, And the prudent attendeth to his step.

¹⁶ The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident.

¹⁷ Whoso is short of temper doth folly, And a man of wicked devices is hated.