14:1   A woman's family is held together by her wisdom, but it can be destroyed by her foolishness.

14:2   By living right, you show that you respect the LORD; by being deceitful, you show that you despise him.

14:3   Proud fools are punished for their stupid talk, but sensible talk can save your life.

14:4   Without the help of an ox there can be no crop, but with a strong ox a big crop is possible.

14:5   An honest witness tells the truth; a dishonest witness tells nothing but lies.

14:6   Make fun of wisdom, and you will never find it. But if you have understanding, knowledge comes easily.

14:7   Stay away from fools, or you won't learn a thing.

14:8   Wise people have enough sense to find their way, but stupid fools get lost.

14:9   Fools don't care if they are wrong, but God is pleased when people do right.

14:10   No one else can really know how sad or happy you are.

14:11   The tent of a good person stands longer than the house of someone evil.

14:12   You may think you are on the right road and still end up dead.

14:13   Sorrow may hide behind laughter, and happiness may end in sorrow.

14:14   You harvest what you plant, whether good or bad.

14:15   Don't be stupid and believe all you hear; be smart and know where you are headed.

14:16   Only a stupid fool is never cautious-- so be extra careful and stay out of trouble.

14:17   Fools have quick tempers, and no one likes you if you can't be trusted.

14:18   Stupidity leads to foolishness; be smart and learn.

14:19   The wicked will come crawling to those who obey God.

14:20   You have no friends if you are poor, but you have lots of friends if you are rich.

14:21   It's wrong to hate others, but God blesses everyone who is kind to the poor.

14:22   It's a mistake to make evil plans, but you will have loyal friends if you want to do right.

14:23   Hard work is worthwhile, but empty talk will make you poor.

14:24   Wisdom can make you rich, but foolishness leads to more foolishness.

14:25   An honest witness can save your life, but liars can't be trusted.

14:26   If you respect the LORD, you and your children have a strong fortress

14:27   and a life-giving fountain that keeps you safe from deadly traps.

14:28   Rulers of powerful nations are held in honor; rulers of weak nations are nothing at all.

14:29   It's smart to be patient, but it's stupid to lose your temper.

14:30   It's healthy to be content, but envy can eat you up.

14:31   If you mistreat the poor, you insult your Creator; if you are kind to them, you show him respect.

14:32   In times of trouble the wicked are destroyed, but even at death the innocent have faith.

14:33   Wisdom is found in the minds of people with good sense, but fools don't know it.

14:34   Doing right brings honor to a nation, but sin brings disgrace.

14:35   Kings reward servants who act wisely, but they punish those who act foolishly.