Proverbs 14

DOUAI-RHEIMS	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish will pull down with her hands that also which is built.	1 Wisdom builds her house, but Folly tears hers down with her own hands.
2 He that walketh in the right way, and feareth God, Cis despised by him that goeth by an infamous way.	2 He who walks uprightly fears the LORD, but he who is devious in his ways spurns him.
3 In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them.	3 In the mouth of the fool is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise preserve them.
4 Where there are no oxen, the crib is empty: but where there is much corn, there the strength of the ox is manifest.	4 Where there are no oxen, the crib remains empty; but large crops come through the strength of the bull.
5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a deceitful witness uttereth a lie.	5 A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness utters lies.
6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: the learning of the wise is easy.	6 The senseless man seeks in vain for wisdom, but knowledge is easy to the man of intelligence.
7 Go against a foolish man, and he knoweth not the lips of prudence.	7 To avoid the foolish man, take steps! But knowing lips one meets with by surprise.
8 The wisdom of a. discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth.	8 The shrewd man's wisdom gives him knowledge of his way, but the folly of fools is their deception.
9 A fool will laugh at sin, but among the just grace shall abide.	9 Guilt lodges in the tents of the arrogant, but favor in the house of the just.
10 The heart that knoweth the bitterness of his own soul, in his joy the stranger shall not intermeddle.	10 The heart knows its own bitterness, and in its joy no one else shares.
11 The house of the wicked shall be destroyed: but the tabernacles of the just shall flourish.	11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
12 There is a way which seemeth just to a man: but the ends thereof lead to death.	12 Sometimes a way seems right to a man, but the end of it leads to death!
13 Laughter shall be mingled with sorrow, and mourning taketh hold of the end of joy.	13 Even in laughter the heart may be sad, and the end of joy may be sorrow.
14 A fool shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man shall be above him.	14 The scoundrel suffers the consequences of his ways, and the good man reaps the fruit of his paths.
15 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.	15 The simpleton believes everything, but the shrewd man measures his steps.
16 A wise man feareth and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over and is confident.	16 The wise man is cautious and shuns evil; the fool is reckless and sure of himself.
17 The impatient man shall work folly: and the crafty man is hateful.	17 The quick-tempered man makes a fool of himself, but the prudent man is at peace.
18 The childish shall possess folly, and the prudent, shall look for knowledge.	18 The adornment of simpletons is folly, but shrewd men gain the crown of knowledge.
19 The evil shall fall down before the good: and the wicked before the gates of the just.	19 Evil men must bow down before the good, and the wicked, at the gates of the just.
20 The poor man shall be hateful even to his own neighbour: but the friends of the rich are many.	20 Even by his neighbor the poor man is hated, but the friends of the rich are many.
21 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.	21 He sins who despises the hungry; but happy is he who is kind to the poor!
22 They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things.	22 Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those intent on good gain kindness and constancy.
23 In much work there shall be abundance: but where there are many words, there is oftentimes want.	23 In all labor there is profit, but mere talk tends only to penury.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches: the folly of fools, imprudence.	24 The crown of the wise is resourcefulness; the diadem of fools is folly.
25 A faithful witness delivereth souls: and the double dealer uttereth lies.	25 The truthful witness saves lives, but he who utters lies is a betrayer.
26 In the fear of the Lord is confidence of strength, and there shall be hope for his children.	26 In the fear of the LORD is a strong defense; even for one's children he will be a refuge.
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to decline from the ruin of death.	27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that a man may avoid the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the dignity of the king: and in the small number of people the dishonour of the prince.	28 In many subjects lies the glory of the king; but if his people are few, it is the prince's ruin.
29 He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly.	29 The patient man shows much good sense, but the quick-tempered man displays folly at its height.
30 Soundness of heart is the life of the flesh: but envy is the rottenness of the bones.	30 A tranquil mind gives life to the body, but jealousy rots the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his Maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him.	31 He who oppresses the poor blasphemes his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy glorifies him.
32 The wicked man shall be driven out in his wickedness: but the just hath hope in his death.	32 The wicked man is overthrown by his wickedness, but the just man finds a refuge in his honesty.
33 In the heart of the prudent resteth wisdom, and it shall instruct all the ignorant.	33 In the heart of the intelligent wisdom abides, but in the bosom of fools it is unknown.
34 Justice exalteth a nation: but sin maketh nations miserable.	34 Virtue exalts a nation, but sin is a people's disgrace.
35 A wise servant is acceptable to the king: he that is good for nothing shall feel his anger.	35 The king favors the intelligent servant, but the worthless one incurs his wrath.