Scripture Context

Proverbs 13:23 - Proverbs 14:8

23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor; but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; but the belly of the wicked shall want.

Proverbs 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 unto 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.