The Bible – Proverbs 14
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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.
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A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
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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 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.
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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.
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The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
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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.
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In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
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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.
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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.
32
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
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Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
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Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
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The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
summary; Everyone, good and bad, are repaid according to their deeds. The simple and foolish believe anything and fail to act with caution, and schemers and quick-tempered people end up going wrong. The poor are disliked, but if you’re rich it’s easier to make friends (even if they’re false friends).
Closing prayer; Heavenly Father, thank You for our great salvation in Christ and that in Him is found all wisdom and knowledge. Thank You for the many principles and precepts that are so helpful and encouraging in the book of Proverbs. we pray that throughout our life, we would apply the wise concepts and trust in You in all things, and not seek to do anything according to our own limited understanding. Give our discernment we pray, and keep us from all forms of self-delusion and self-deception. May we never be foolish enough to journey along the path that may seem right to us but ends in destruction. Thank You that You have promised to guide our steps and may our ears be ever open to Your direction. This we ask in Jesus’ name, AMEN.
those who wish to become a child of our Heavenly Father or wish to be stronger in his eyes, please say the following prayer below.
Heavenly Father: I recognize that I have not lived my life for You up until now. I have been living for myself and that is wrong. I need You in my life; I want You in my life. I acknowledge the completed work of Your Son Jesus Christ in giving His life for me on the cross at Calvary, and I long to receive the forgiveness you have made freely available to me through this sacrifice. Come into my life now, Lord. Take up residence in my heart and be my king, my Lord, and my Savior. From this day forward, I will no longer be controlled by sin, or the desire to please myself, but I will follow You all the days of my life. Those days are in Your hands. I ask this in Jesus’ precious and holy name. Amen.”
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