Proverbs 14:1

AMP: The wise woman builds her house [on a foundation of godly precepts, and her household thrives],But the foolish one [who lacks spiritual insight] tears it down with her own hands [by ignoring godly principles].

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

BSB: Every wise woman builds her house,but a foolish one tears 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

AMP: He who walks in uprightness [reverently] fears the Lord [and obeys and worships Him with profound respect],But he who is devious in his ways despises Him.

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

BSB: He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD,but the one who is devious in his ways despises 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

AMP: In the mouth of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God] is a rod for his back,But the lips of the wise [when they speak with godly wisdom] will protect them.

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

BSB: The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back,but the lips of the wise protect 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

AMP: Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean,But much revenue [because of good crops] comes by the strength of the ox.

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

BSB: Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,but an abundant harvest comes through 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

AMP: A faithful and trustworthy witness will not lie,But a false witness speaks lies.

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

BSB: An honest witness does not deceive,but a dishonest witness pours forth 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

AMP: A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none [for his ears are closed to wisdom],But knowledge is easy for one who understands [because he is willing to learn].

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

BSB: A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.

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

AMP: Leave the presence of a [shortsighted] fool,For you will not find knowledge or hear godly wisdom from his lips.

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

BSB: Stay away from a foolish man;you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

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

AMP: The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.

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

BSB: The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way,but the folly of fools deceives them.

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

AMP: Fools mock sin [but sin mocks the fools],But among the upright there is good will and the favor and blessing of God. [Prov 10:23]

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

BSB: Fools mock the making of amends,but goodwill is found among the upright.

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

AMP: The heart knows its own bitterness,And no stranger shares its joy.

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

BSB: The heart knows its own bitterness,and no stranger shares in 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

AMP: The house of the wicked will be overthrown,But the tent of the upright will thrive.

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

BSB: The house of the wicked will be destroyed,but the tent of the upright will 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

AMP: There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him,But its end is the way of death.

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

BSB: There is a way that seems right to a man,but its end is the way 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

AMP: Even in laughter the heart may be in pain,And the end of joy may be grief.

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

BSB: Even in laughter the heart may ache,and joy may end in sorrow.

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

AMP: The backslider in heart will have his fill with his own [rotten] ways,But a good man will be satisfied with his ways [the godly thought and action which his heart pursues and in which he delights].

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

BSB: The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways,but a good man is rewarded for his ways.

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

AMP: The naive or inexperienced person [is easily misled and] believes every word he hears,But the prudent man [is discreet and astute and] considers well where he is going.

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

BSB: The simple man believes every word,but the prudent man watches his steps.

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

AMP: A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil,But the fool is arrogant and careless.

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

BSB: A wise man fears and turns from evil,but a fool is careless and reckless.

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

AMP: A quick-tempered man acts foolishly and without self-control,And a man of wicked schemes is hated.

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

BSB: A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,and a devious man 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

AMP: The naive [are unsophisticated and easy to exploit and] inherit foolishness,But the sensible [are thoughtful and far-sighted and] are crowned with knowledge.

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

BSB: 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

AMP: The evil will bow down before the good,And the wicked [will bow down] at the gates of the righteous.

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

BSB: The evil bow 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

AMP: The poor man is hated even by his neighbor,But those who love the rich are many.

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

BSB: The poor man is hated even by his neighbor,but many are those who love the rich.

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

AMP: He who despises his neighbor sins [against God and his fellow man],But happy [blessed and favored by God] is he who is gracious and merciful to the poor.

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

BSB: He who despises his neighbor sins,but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.

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

AMP: Do they not go astray who devise evil and wander from the way of righteousness?But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.

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

BSB: Do not those who contrive evil go astray?But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.

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

AMP: In all labor there is profit,But mere talk leads only to poverty.

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

BSB: There is profit in all labor,but mere talk leads only to poverty.

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

AMP: The crown of the wise is their wealth [of wisdom],But the foolishness of [closed-minded] fools is [nothing but] folly.

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

BSB: The crown of the wise is their wealth,but the effort of fools is 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

AMP: A truthful witness saves lives,But he who speaks lies is treacherous.

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

BSB: A truthful witness saves lives,but one who utters lies is deceitful.

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

AMP: In the [reverent] fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,And His children will [always] have a place of refuge.

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

BSB: He who fears the LORD is secure in 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

AMP: The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that leads to obedience and worship] is a fountain of life,So that one may avoid the snares of death. [John 4:10, 14]

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

BSB: The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life,turning a man 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

AMP: In a multitude of people is a king’s glory,But in a lack of people is a [pretentious] prince’s ruin.

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

BSB: A large population is a king’s splendor,but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.

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

AMP: He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control],But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see]. [Prov 16:32; James 1:19]

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

BSB: A patient man has great understanding,but a quick-tempered man promotes 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

AMP: A calm and peaceful and tranquil heart is life and health to the body,But passion and envy are like rottenness to the bones.

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

BSB: A tranquil heart is life to the body,but envy rots 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

AMP: He who oppresses the poor taunts and insults his Maker,But he who is kind and merciful and gracious to the needy honors Him. [Prov 17:5; Matt 25:40, 45]

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

BSB: Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker,but whoever is kind to the needy honors 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

AMP: The wicked is overthrown through his wrongdoing,But the righteous has hope and confidence and a refuge [with God] even in death.

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

BSB: The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin,but the righteous man has a refuge even in 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

AMP: Wisdom rests [silently] in the heart of one who has understanding,But what is in the heart of [shortsighted] fools is made known. [Is 32:6]

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

BSB: Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning;even among fools she is 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

AMP: Righteousness [moral and spiritual integrity and virtuous character] exalts a nation,But sin is a disgrace to any people.

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

BSB: Righteousness exalts a nation,but sin is a disgrace 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

AMP: The king’s favor and good will are toward a servant who acts wisely and discreetly,But his anger and wrath are toward him who acts shamefully. [Matt 24:45, 47]

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

BSB: A king delights in a wise servant,but his anger falls on the shameful.

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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