Proverbs 14

NEW JERUSALEM	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 Wisdom builds herself a house; with her own hands Folly pul s it down.	1 A wise woman builds up her household. But a foolish one will pull down with her own hands what has been built up.
2 Whoever keeps to an honest course fears Yahweh, whoever deserts his paths shows contempt forhim.	2 One who walks on a virtuous journey, and who fears God, is despised by him who advances along a disreputable way.
3 Pride sprouts in the mouth of the fool, the lips of the wise keep them safe.	3 In the mouth of the foolish, there is a rod of arrogance. But the lips of the wise guard them.
4 No oxen, empty manger; strong bul , much cash.	4 Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty. But where there are many crops, there the strength of the ox is manifest.
5 The truthful witness tells no lies, the false witness lies with every breath.	5 A faithful witness will not lie. But a deceitful witness offers a lie.
6 In vain the mocker looks for wisdom, knowledge comes easy to the intel igent.	6 A mocker seeks wisdom and does not find it. The doctrine of the prudent is accessible.
7 Keep wel clear of the fool, you wil not find wise lips there.	7 Go against a foolish man, and he does not acknowledge lips of prudence.
8 With people of discretion, wisdom keeps a watch over their conduct, but the fol y of fools leads themastray.	8 The wisdom of a discerning man is to understand his way. And the imprudence of the foolish is to be wandering astray.
9 Fools mock at the sacrifice for sin, but favour resides among the honest.	9 The foolish will speak mockingly of sin. But grace lingers among the just.
10 The heart knows its own grief best, nor can a stranger share its joy.	10 The heart that knows the bitterness of its own soul, in its gladness the outsider shall not meddle.
11 The house of the wicked wil be destroyed, the tent of the honest wil prosper.	11 The house of the impious will be wiped away. Yet truly, the tabernacles of the just shall spring forth.
12 There are ways that some think straight, but they lead in the end to death.	12 There is a way which seems just to a man, but its conclusion leads to death.
13 Even in laughter the heart finds sadness, and joy makes way for sorrow.	13 Laughter shall be mingled with sorrow, and mourning occupies the limits of joy.
14 The miscreant wil reap the reward of his conduct, and the good the reward of his deeds.	14 The foolish will be filled up by his own ways. And the good man shall be above him.
15 The simpleton believes any message, a person of discretion treads a careful path.	15 The innocent trust every word. The astute one considers his own steps. Nothing good will be for the deceitful son. But the wise servant shall act prosperously and his way will be set in order.
16 The wise fears evil and avoids it, the fool is insolent and conceited.	16 The wise fear, and so turn away from evil. The foolish leap ahead with confidence.
17 A quick-tempered person commits rash acts, but a schemer is detestable.	17 The impatient will work foolishness. And a resourceful man is hated.
18 Simpletons have folly for their portion, people of discretion knowledge for their crown.	18 The childish will possess foolishness, and the discerning will anticipate knowledge.
19 The evil bow down before the good, the wicked, at the gates of the upright.	19 The evil will fall down before the good. And the impious will fall down before the gates of the just.
20 The poor is detestable even to a friend, but many are they who love someone rich.	20 The pauper will be hated, even by his own neighbor. Yet truly, the friends of the wealthy are many.
21 One who despises the needy is at fault, one who takes pity on the poor is blessed.	21 Whoever despises his neighbor, sins. But whoever pities the poor shall be blessed. Whoever trusts in the Lord loves mercy.
22 Plan evil -- isn't this to go astray? Those who plan for good can earn faithful love and constancy.	22 They wander astray who work evil. But mercy and truth prepare good things.
23 Hard work always yields its profit, idle talk brings only want.	23 In every work, there shall be abundance. But where there are many words, there is often need.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches; the fol y of fools is folly.	24 The crown of the wise is their wealth. The senselessness of the foolish is imprudence.
25 A truthful witness saves lives, whoever utters lies is a deceiver.	25 A faithful witness frees souls. And the chameleon utters lies.
26 In the fear of Yahweh is powerful security; for his children he is a refuge.	26 In the fear of the Lord is the faithfulness of strength, and there shall be hope for his sons.
27 The fear of Yahweh is a life-giving spring for eluding the snares of death.	27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, so as to turn aside from the ruin of death.
28 Large population, monarch's glory; dwindling population, ruler's ruin.	28 In a multitude of people, there is dignity for the king. And in a paucity of people, there is disgrace for the prince.
29 Mastery of temper is high proof of intel igence, a quick temper makes fol y worse than ever.	29 Whoever is patient is governed by much prudence. But whoever is impatient exalts his foolishness.
30 The life of the body is a tranquil heart, but envy is a cancer in the bones.	30 The well-being of the heart is life for the flesh. But envy is decay for the bones.
31 To oppress the weak insults the Creator, kindness to the needy honours the Creator.	31 Whoever slanders the indigent argues against his Maker. But he who has compassion on the poor honors his Maker.
32 For evil-doing, the wicked wil be flung headlong, but in integrity the upright wil find refuge.	32 The impious will be expelled in his malice. But the just finds hope even in his own death.
33 Wisdom resides in an understanding heart; she is not to be found in the hearts of fools.	33 In the heart of the prudent, wisdom finds rest. And so shall he instruct all the uneducated.
34 Uprightness makes a nation great, by sin whole races are disgraced.	34 Justice elevates a nation. But sin makes the peoples miserable.
35 A king shows favour to a wise minister, but anger to one who shames him.	35 An intelligent minister is acceptable to the king. Whoever is useless shall bear his wrath.