Proverbs 14
Proverbs on Wisdom and Fear of the Lord
1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. Parallel theme: Proverbs 19:13, 21:9, 21:19, Ruth 4:11, 1 Kings 16:31, 2 Kings 11:1
2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. References Lord: Job 28:28. Parallel theme: Proverbs 28:6, Acts 10:35
3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. Parallel theme: Proverbs 12:6
4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. Parallel theme: Proverbs 13:23
5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. Witness: Proverbs 6:19, 12:17, 14:25, 19:5, 19:9, Exodus 23:1. Parallel theme: Proverbs 13:5 +2
6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. Parallel theme: Proverbs 8:9, 1 Corinthians 8:2, James 1:5
7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. Parallel theme: Proverbs 9:6, 13:20, 19:27, 1 Corinthians 5:11, Ephesians 5:11
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. Parallel theme: Proverbs 2:9, 8:20, 11:18, Psalms 111:10, 119:5, 119:73, Ephesians 4:22, 5:17, 2 Timothy 3:13, James 3:13 +5
9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:22, 3:4, 8:35, 10:23, 12:2, 13:15, 30:20, Jude 1:18 +3
10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy. Parallel theme: Proverbs 15:13, 18:14, 1 Samuel 1:10, Job 7:11, 10:1, John 14:18, Philippians 4:7, 1 Peter 1:8, Revelation 2:17 +4
11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. Evil: Proverbs 3:33, 12:7, 21:12, Job 21:28. Parallel theme: Proverbs 11:28, Job 8:15, Psalms 128:3, Zechariah 5:4 +3
12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Parallel theme: Proverbs 12:15, 16:25, 30:12, Luke 13:24, Romans 6:21, Galatians 6:3, Ephesians 5:6, James 1:22 +3
13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness. Parallel theme: Ecclesiastes 2:2, James 4:9
14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. Good: Proverbs 12:14. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 2:19, 8:5, John 4:14, Galatians 6:4, 6:8, Hebrews 3:12 +2
15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. Faith: 1 John 4:1. Parallel theme: Proverbs 4:26, 14:8, 27:12, Ephesians 4:14, 5:17
16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. Evil: Proverbs 3:7, 16:6, 16:17, 22:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:22. Parallel theme: Proverbs 28:14, 29:9, Genesis 33:9, 42:18, Psalms 119:120 +5
17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. Evil: Proverbs 6:18, Isaiah 32:7. Parallel theme: Proverbs 12:16, 14:29, 15:18, 16:32, 22:24, 29:22, Ecclesiastes 7:9, James 1:19 +5
18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Parallel theme: 1 Peter 1:18, 5:4
19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. Evil: Malachi 4:3. Parallel theme: Genesis 42:6, Exodus 8:8, Isaiah 60:14, Revelation 3:9
20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:15, 19:4
21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. Grace: Proverbs 14:31. Parallel theme: Proverbs 11:12, 17:5, 19:17, 28:27, Psalms 22:24, 112:5, 112:9, Acts 20:35, Hebrews 6:12 +5
22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. Grace: John 1:17. Evil: Proverbs 12:2
23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:10, 12:24, 28:19, Ecclesiastes 5:3, John 6:27, 1 Timothy 5:13
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. Witness: Proverbs 14:5. Parallel theme: 2 Peter 3:3
26 In the fear of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. References Lord: Proverbs 18:10, 19:23, Psalms 112:1, Isaiah 33:6, Acts 9:31. Parallel theme: Genesis 31:42, Ecclesiastes 7:18, Malachi 4:2 +3
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. References Lord: Isaiah 33:6. Parallel theme: Proverbs 13:14, 22:5, Psalms 18:5, Revelation 21:6
28 In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. Kingdom: 2 Kings 13:7
29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. Judgment: Proverbs 15:18, James 1:19. Spirit: Proverbs 16:32, 25:28, Ecclesiastes 7:9. Parallel theme: Proverbs 14:17, 19:11, 25:8, Numbers 12:3, Matthew 11:29 +5
30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:8, 4:23, 12:4, 17:22, Job 5:2, Psalms 112:10, 119:80, Romans 1:29 +3
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercyMercy: רַחֲמִים (Rachamim). The Hebrew rachamim (רַחֲמִים) derives from 'womb' (rechem), suggesting tender, maternal compassion. God's mercies are 'new every morning' (Lamentations 3:23), showing His compassionate nature. on the poor. Grace: Proverbs 14:21. Parallel theme: Proverbs 17:5, 19:17, 22:2, 22:16, Psalms 12:5, Ecclesiastes 5:8, John 12:8, 1 John 4:21 +4
32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice. hath hope in his death. Evil: Psalms 23:4, 2 Timothy 4:18. Righteousness: Proverbs 24:16. Parallel theme: Genesis 49:18, Job 13:15, Psalms 37:37, 2 Corinthians 1:9, 5:8, Revelation 14:13 +4
33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known. Parallel theme: Proverbs 12:16, 12:23, 13:16, 15:28, 29:11, Ecclesiastes 10:3
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. Parallel theme: Psalms 107:34, Hosea 13:1
35 The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. Kingdom: Proverbs 22:11. Parallel theme: Matthew 25:21, 25:23