Proverbs 14:1
American King James Every wise woman builds her house: but the foolish plucks it down with her hands.
American Standard Version Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
King James Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
World English Bible Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
Proverbs 14:2
American King James He that walks in his uprightness fears the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despises him.
American Standard Version He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
King James He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
World English Bible He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.
Proverbs 14:3
American King James In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
American Standard Version In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for `his' pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
King James In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
World English Bible The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Proverbs 14:4
American King James Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
American Standard Version Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; But much increase is by the strength of the ox.
King James Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
World English Bible Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
Proverbs 14:5
American King James A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
American Standard Version A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.
King James A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
World English Bible A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies.
Proverbs 14:6
American King James A scorner seeks wisdom, and finds it not: but knowledge is easy to him that understands.
American Standard Version A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and `findeth it' not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
King James A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
World English Bible A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
Proverbs 14:7
American King James Go from the presence of a foolish man, when you perceive not in him the lips of knowledge.
American Standard Version Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive `in him' the lips of knowledge.
King James Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
World English Bible Stay away from a foolish man, for you won’t find knowledge on his lips.
Proverbs 14:8
American King James The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
American Standard Version The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
King James The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
World English Bible The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:9
American King James Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favor.
American Standard Version A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.
King James Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
World English Bible Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.
Proverbs 14:10
American King James The heart knows his own bitterness; and a stranger does not intermeddle with his joy.
American Standard Version The heart knoweth its own bitterness; And a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.
King James The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
World English Bible The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.
Proverbs 14:11
American King James The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
American Standard Version The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; But the tent of the upright shall flourish.
King James The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
World English Bible The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
Proverbs 14:12
American King James There is a way which seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
American Standard Version There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.
King James There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
World English Bible There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
Proverbs 14:13
American King James Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
American Standard Version Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness.
King James Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
World English Bible Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness.
Proverbs 14:14
American King James The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
American Standard Version The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And a good man `shall be satisfied' from himself.
King James The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
World English Bible The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.
Proverbs 14:15
American King James The simple believes every word: but the prudent man looks well to his going.
American Standard Version The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
King James The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
World English Bible A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
Proverbs 14:16
American King James A wise man fears, and departs from evil: but the fool rages, and is confident.
American Standard Version A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
King James A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
World English Bible A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
Proverbs 14:17
American King James He that is soon angry deals foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
American Standard Version He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
King James He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
World English Bible He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.
Proverbs 14:18
American King James The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
American Standard Version The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
King James The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
World English Bible The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:19
American King James The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
American Standard Version The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
King James The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
World English Bible The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14:20
American King James The poor is hated even of his own neighbor: but the rich has many friends.
American Standard Version The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.
King James The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
World English Bible The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.
Proverbs 14:21
American King James He that despises his neighbor sins: but he that has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
American Standard Version He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
King James He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
World English Bible He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.
Proverbs 14:22
American King James Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
American Standard Version Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth `shall be to' them that devise good.
King James Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
World English Bible Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
Proverbs 14:23
American King James In all labor there is profit: but the talk of the lips tends only to penury.
American Standard Version In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips `tendeth' only to penury.
King James In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
World English Bible In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
Proverbs 14:24
American King James The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
American Standard Version The crown of the wise is their riches; `But' the folly of fools is `only' folly.
King James The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
World English Bible The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
Proverbs 14:25
American King James A true witness delivers souls: but a deceitful witness speaks lies.
American Standard Version A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies `causeth' deceit.
King James A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
World English Bible A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
Proverbs 14:26
American King James In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
American Standard Version In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.
King James In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
World English Bible In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
Proverbs 14:27
American King James The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
American Standard Version The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
King James The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
World English Bible The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:28
American King James In the multitude of people is the king's honor: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
American Standard Version In the multitude of people is the king's glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
King James In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
World English Bible In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
Proverbs 14:29
American King James He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalts folly.
American Standard Version He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
King James He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
World English Bible He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
Proverbs 14:30
American King James A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
American Standard Version A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.
King James A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
World English Bible The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
Proverbs 14:31
American King James He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he that honors him has mercy on the poor.
American Standard Version He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
King James He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
World English Bible He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
Proverbs 14:32
American King James The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous has hope in his death.
American Standard Version The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.
King James The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
World English Bible The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.
Proverbs 14:33
American King James Wisdom rests in the heart of him that has understanding: but that which is in the middle of fools is made known.
American Standard Version Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But `that which is' in the inward part of fools is made known.
King James Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
World English Bible Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.
Proverbs 14:34
American King James Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
American Standard Version Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.
King James Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
World English Bible Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Proverbs 14:35
American King James The king's favor is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causes shame.
American Standard Version The king's favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be `against' him that causeth shame.
King James The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
World English Bible The king’s favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.