Proverbs 14:1

ASV: Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.

DARBY: The wisdom of women buildeth their house; but folly plucketh it down with her hands.

DRA: A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish will pull down with her hands that also which is built.

KJV: Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

Proverbs 14:2

ASV: He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

DARBY: He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; but he that is perverted in his ways despiseth him.

DRA: He that walketh in the right way, and feareth God, Cis despised by him that goeth by an infamous way.

KJV: He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

Proverbs 14:3

ASV: In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

DARBY: In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

DRA: In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them.

KJV: In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Proverbs 14:4

ASV: Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; But much increase is by the strength of the ox.

DARBY: Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

DRA: Where there are no oxen, the crib is empty: but where there is much corn, there the strength of the ox is manifest.

KJV: Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

Proverbs 14:5

ASV: A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.

DARBY: A faithful witness will not lie; but a false witness uttereth lies.

DRA: A faithful witness will not lie: but a deceitful witness uttereth a lie.

KJV: A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

Proverbs 14:6

ASV: A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

DARBY: A scorner seeketh wisdom, and there is none [for him]; but knowledge is easy unto the intelligent.

DRA: A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: the learning of the wise is easy.

KJV: A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

Proverbs 14:7

ASV: Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive [in him] the lips of knowledge.

DARBY: Go from the presence of a foolish man, in whom thou perceivest not the lips of knowledge.

DRA: Go against a foolish man, and he knoweth not the lips of prudence.

KJV: Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

Proverbs 14:8

ASV: The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

DARBY: The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way; but the folly of the foolish is deceit.

DRA: The wisdom of a. discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth.

KJV: The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

Proverbs 14:9

ASV: A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.

DARBY: Fools make a mock at trespass; but for the upright there is favour.

DRA: A fool will laugh at sin, but among the just grace shall abide.

KJV: Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

Proverbs 14:10

ASV: The heart knoweth its own bitterness; And a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.

DARBY: The heart knoweth its own bitterness, and a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.

DRA: The heart that knoweth the bitterness of his own soul, in his joy the stranger shall not intermeddle.

KJV: The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

Proverbs 14:11

ASV: The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; But the tent of the upright shall flourish.

DARBY: The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; but the tent of the upright shall flourish.

DRA: The house of the wicked shall be destroyed: but the tabernacles of the just shall flourish.

KJV: The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

Proverbs 14:12

ASV: There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.

DARBY: There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.

DRA: There is a way which seemeth just to a man: but the ends thereof lead to death.

KJV: There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

Proverbs 14:13

ASV: Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness.

DARBY: Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful, and the end of mirth is sadness.

DRA: Laughter shall be mingled with sorrow, and mourning taketh hold of the end of joy.

KJV: Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

Proverbs 14:14

ASV: The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself.

DARBY: The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man from what is in himself.

DRA: A fool shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man shall be above him.

KJV: The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

Proverbs 14:15

ASV: The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

DARBY: The simple believeth every word; but the prudent [man] heedeth his going.

DRA: The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight.

KJV: The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

Proverbs 14:16

ASV: A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

DARBY: A wise [man] feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident.

DRA: A wise man feareth and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over and is confident.

KJV: A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

Proverbs 14:17

ASV: He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

DARBY: He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly, and a man of mischievous devices is hated.

DRA: The impatient man shall work folly: and the crafty man is hateful.

KJV: He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

Proverbs 14:18

ASV: The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

DARBY: The simple inherit folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

DRA: The childish shall possess folly, and the prudent, shall look for knowledge.

KJV: The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Proverbs 14:19

ASV: The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.

DARBY: The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous [man].

DRA: The evil shall fall down before the good: and the wicked before the gates of the just.

KJV: The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

Proverbs 14:20

ASV: The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.

DARBY: He that is poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich hath many friends.

DRA: The poor man shall be hateful even to his own neighbour: but the friends of the rich are many.

KJV: The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

Proverbs 14:21

ASV: He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

DARBY: He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.

DRA: He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy.

KJV: He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

Proverbs 14:22

ASV: Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth [shall be to] them that devise good.

DARBY: Do they not err that devise evil? but loving-kindness and truth are for those that devise good.

DRA: They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things.

KJV: Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

Proverbs 14:23

ASV: In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

DARBY: In all labour there is profit; but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to want.

DRA: In much work there shall be abundance: but where there are many words, there is oftentimes want.

KJV: In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

Proverbs 14:24

ASV: The crown of the wise is their riches; [But] the folly of fools is [only] folly.

DARBY: The crown of the wise is their riches; the folly of the foolish is folly.

DRA: The crown of the wise is their riches: the folly of fools, imprudence.

KJV: The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

Proverbs 14:25

ASV: A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies [causeth] deceit.

DARBY: A true witness delivereth souls; but deceit uttereth lies.

DRA: A faithful witness delivereth souls: and the double dealer uttereth lies.

KJV: A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

Proverbs 14:26

ASV: In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.

DARBY: In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

DRA: In the fear of the Lord is confidence of strength, and there shall be hope for his children.

KJV: In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

Proverbs 14:27

ASV: The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

DARBY: The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.

DRA: The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to decline from the ruin of death.

KJV: The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

Proverbs 14:28

ASV: In the multitude of people is the king`s glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

DARBY: In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the lack of people is the ruin of a prince.

DRA: In the multitude of people is the dignity of the king: and in the small number of people the dishonour of the prince.

KJV: In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

Proverbs 14:29

ASV: He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

DARBY: He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

DRA: He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly.

KJV: He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

Proverbs 14:30

ASV: A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.

DARBY: A sound heart is the life of the flesh; but envy the rottenness of the bones.

DRA: Soundness of heart is the life of the flesh: but envy is the rottenness of the bones.

KJV: A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

Proverbs 14:31

ASV: He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

DARBY: He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.

DRA: He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his Maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him.

KJV: He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

Proverbs 14:32

ASV: The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.

DARBY: The wicked is driven away by his evil-doing; but the righteous trusteth, [even] in his death.

DRA: The wicked man shall be driven out in his wickedness: but the just hath hope in his death.

KJV: The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

Proverbs 14:33

ASV: Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.

DARBY: Wisdom resteth in the heart of the intelligent [man]; but that which is in the foolish maketh itself known.

DRA: In the heart of the prudent resteth wisdom, and it shall instruct all the ignorant.

KJV: Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

Proverbs 14:34

ASV: Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.

DARBY: Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to peoples.

DRA: Justice exalteth a nation: but sin maketh nations miserable.

KJV: Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

Proverbs 14:35

ASV: The king`s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be [against] him that causeth shame.

DARBY: The king's favour is toward a wise servant; but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.

DRA: A wise servant is acceptable to the king: he that is good for nothing shall feel his anger.

KJV: The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

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