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14:1  A wise woman strengthens her family, but a foolish woman destroys hers by what she does.
14:2  People who live good lives respect the Lord, but those who live evil lives don’t.
14:3  Fools will be punished for their proud words, but the words of the wise will protect them.
14:4  When there are no oxen, no food is in the barn. But with a strong ox, much grain can be grown.
14:5  A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness tells nothing but lies.
14:6  Those who make fun of wisdom look for it and do not find it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.
14:7  Stay away from fools, because they can’t teach you anything.
14:8  A wise person will understand what to do, but a foolish person is dishonest.
14:9  Fools don’t care if they sin, but honest people work at being right.
14:10  No one else can know your sadness, and strangers cannot share your joy.
14:11  The wicked person’s house will be destroyed, but a good person’s tent will still be standing.
14:12  Some people think they are doing right, but in the end it leads to death.
14:13  Someone who is laughing may be sad inside, and joy may end in sadness.
14:14  Evil people will be paid back for their evil ways, and good people will be rewarded for their good ones.
14:15  Fools will believe anything, but the wise think about what they do.
14:16  Wise people are careful and stay out of trouble, but fools are careless and quick to act.
14:17  Someone with a quick temper does foolish things, but someone with understanding remains calm.
14:18  Fools are rewarded with nothing but more foolishness, but the wise are rewarded with knowledge.
14:19  Evil people will bow down to those who are good; the wicked will bow down at the door of those who do right.
14:20  The poor are rejected, even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.
14:21  It is a sin to hate your neighbor, but being kind to the needy brings happiness.
14:22  Those who make evil plans will be ruined, but those who plan to do good will be loved and trusted.
14:23  Those who work hard make a profit, but those who only talk will be poor.
14:24  Wise people are rewarded with wealth, but fools only get more foolishness.
14:25  A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor.
14:26  Those who respect the Lord will have security, and their children will be protected.
14:27  Respect for the Lord gives life. It is like a fountain that can save people from death.
14:28  A king is honored when he has many people to rule, but a prince is ruined if he has none.
14:29  Patient people have great understanding, but people with quick tempers show their foolishness.
14:30  Peace of mind means a healthy body, but jealousy will rot your bones.
14:31  Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
14:32  The wicked are ruined by their own evil, but those who do right are protected even in death.
14:33  Wisdom lives in those with understanding, and even fools recognize it.
14:34  Doing what is right makes a nation great, but sin will bring disgrace to any people.
14:35  A king is pleased with a wise servant, but he will become angry with one who causes him shame.