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Scripture Context
Proverbs 14:1 - Proverbs 14:11
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.
9 Fools make a mock at sin; but among the righteous there is favor.
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.