Proverbs - douay rheims

Chapter 14

¹ A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish will pull down with her hands that also which is built.
² He that walketh in the right way, and feareth God, is despised by him that goeth by an infamous way.
³ In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them.
⁴ Where there are no oxen, the crib is empty: but where there is much corn, there the strength of the ox is manifest.
⁵ A faithful witness will not lie: but a deceitful witness uttereth a lie.
⁶ A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: the learning of the wise is easy.
⁷ Go against a foolish man, and he knoweth not the lips of prudence.
⁸ The wisdom of a. discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth.
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.
¹⁸ The childish shall possess folly, and the prudent, shall look for knowledge.
¹⁹ The evil shall fall down before the good: and the wicked before the gates of the just.
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.
³² The wicked man shall be driven out in his wickedness: but the just hath hope in his death.
³³ In the heart of the prudent resteth wisdom, and it shall instruct all the ignorant.
³⁴ Justice exalteth a nation: but sin maketh nations miserable.
³⁵ A wise servant is acceptable to the king: he that is good for nothing shall feel his anger.

Proverbs - webster

Chapter 14

¹ Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
² He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
³ In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
⁴ Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
⁵ A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
⁶ A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy to him that understandeth.
⁷ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
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.
¹⁸ The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
¹⁹ The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
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.
³² The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
³³ Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
³⁴ Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
³⁵ The king's favor is towards a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

Proverbs - world english bible

Chapter 14

¹ wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
² who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.
³ fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
⁴ no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
⁵ truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies.
⁶ scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
⁷ away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips.
⁸ wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
⁹ mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.
¹⁰ heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.
¹¹ house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
¹² is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
¹³ in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness.
¹⁴ unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.
¹⁵ simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
¹⁶ wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
¹⁷ who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.
¹⁸ simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
¹⁹ evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
²⁰ poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.
²¹ who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has pity on the poor.
²² they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
²³ all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
²⁴ crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
²⁵ truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
²⁶ the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
²⁷ fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
²⁸ the multitude of people is the king's glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
²⁹ who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
³⁰ life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
³¹ who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
³² wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.
³³ rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.
³⁴ exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
³⁵ king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.

Proverbs - darby

Chapter 14

¹ The wisdom of women buildeth their house; but folly plucketh it down with her hands.
² He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; but he that is perverted in his ways despiseth him.
³ In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
⁴ Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
⁵ A faithful witness will not lie; but a false witness uttereth lies.
⁶ A scorner seeketh wisdom, and there is none [for him]; but knowledge is easy unto the intelligent.
⁷ Go from the presence of a foolish man, in whom thou perceivest not the lips of knowledge.
⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way; but the folly of the foolish is deceit.
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.
¹⁸ The simple inherit folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
¹⁹ The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous [man].
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.
³² The wicked is driven away by his evil-doing; but the righteous trusteth, [even] in his death.
³³ Wisdom resteth in the heart of the intelligent [man]; but that which is in the foolish maketh itself known.
³⁴ Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to peoples.
³⁵ The king's favour is toward a wise servant; but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.

Proverbs - american standard version

Chapter 14

¹ Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
² He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
³ In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
⁴ Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; But much increase is by the strength of the ox.
⁵ A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.
⁶ A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
⁷ Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive [in him] the lips of knowledge.
⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
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.
¹⁸ The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
¹⁹ The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
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.
³² The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.
³³ Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.
³⁴ Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.
³⁵ The king's favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be [against] him that causeth shame.

Proverbs - basic english

Chapter 14

¹ Wisdom is building her house, but the foolish woman is pulling it down with her hands.
² He who goes on his way in righteousness has before him the fear of the Lord; but he whose ways are twisted gives him no honour.
³ In the mouth of the foolish man is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will keep them safe.
⁴ Where there are no oxen, their food-place is clean; but much increase comes through the strength of the ox.
⁵ A true witness does not say what is false, but a false witness is breathing out deceit.
⁶ The hater of authority, searching for wisdom, does not get it; but knowledge comes readily to the open-minded man.
⁷ Go away from the foolish man, for you will not see the lips of knowledge.
⁸ The wisdom of the man of good sense makes his way clear; but the unwise behaviour of the foolish is deceit.
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.
¹⁸ Foolish behaviour is the heritage of the simple, but men of good sense are crowned with knowledge.
¹⁹ The knees of the evil are bent before the good; and sinners go down in the dust at the doors of the upright.
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.
³² The sinner is overturned in his evil-doing, but the upright man has hope in his righteousness.
³³ Wisdom has her resting-place in the mind of the wise, but she is not seen among the foolish.
³⁴ By righteousness a nation is lifted up, but sin is a cause of shame to the peoples.
³⁵ The king has pleasure in a servant who does wisely, but his wrath is against him who is a cause of shame.