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The Wise and Foolish Woman
Proverbs 14:1-11
1
Every wise woman builds up her home, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
2
A person with upright conduct fears ADONAI, but a person who is devious scorns him.
3
From the mouth of a fool sprouts pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.
4
Where there are no oxen, the stalls are clean; but much is produced by the strength of an ox.
5
An honest witness will not lie, but a false witness lies with every breath.
6
A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge comes easily to someone with discernment.
7
Keep clear of a fool, for you won't hear a sensible word from him.
8
The wisdom of the cautious makes him know where he is going, but the folly of fools misleads them.
9
Guilt offerings make a mockery of fools; but among the upright there is good will.
10
The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger can share its joy.
11
The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
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