Thematic Bible
Proverbs 14:1 (show verse)
But the foolish one [who lacks spiritual insight] tears it down with her own hands [by ignoring godly principles].
Proverbs 14:2 (show verse)
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.
Proverbs 14:3 (show verse)
In the mouth of the [arrogant]
But the lips of the wise [when they speak with godly wisdom] will protect them.
Proverbs 14:4 (show verse)
Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean,
But much revenue [because of good crops] comes by the strength of the ox.
Proverbs 14:5 (show verse)
A faithful and trustworthy witness will not lie,
But a false witness speaks lies.
Proverbs 14:6 (show verse)
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].
Finding » Who does not find wisdom
Knowledge » God's knowledge of the saints » Intellectual
Knowledge » Knowledge of God is infinite » General references to intellectual
Knowledge » Who knowledge is easy to
Scorn » Scorners
The lord seeking that which was lost » Who shall not find wisdom when they seek it
Understanding » Those that understand
Wisdom » Who does not find wisdom
Knowledge » God's knowledge of the saints » Intellectual
Knowledge » Knowledge of God is infinite » General references to intellectual
Knowledge » Who knowledge is easy to
Scorn » Scorners
The lord seeking that which was lost » Who shall not find wisdom when they seek it
Understanding » Those that understand
Wisdom » Who does not find wisdom
Proverbs 14:7 (show verse)
Leave the presence of a [shortsighted] fool,
For you will not find knowledge or hear godly wisdom from his lips.
Proverbs 14:8 (show verse)
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:9 (show verse)
Fools mock sin [but sin mocks the fools],
But among the upright there is good will and the favor and blessing of God.
Proverbs 14:10 (show verse)
The heart knows its own bitterness,
And no stranger shares its joy.
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Proverbs 14:11 (show verse)
The house of the wicked will be overthrown,
But the tent of the upright will thrive.
Error » Definition of » Consequences of parents' sins upon children
Prosperity » Who shall prosper
Sin » Conviction of, results of » Consequences of parents' sins upon children
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Consequences of parents' sins upon children
Uprightness » They who walk in » Prospered by God
Prosperity » Who shall prosper
Sin » Conviction of, results of » Consequences of parents' sins upon children
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Consequences of parents' sins upon children
Uprightness » They who walk in » Prospered by God
Proverbs 14:12 (show verse)
There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him,
But its end is the way of death.
death » What ends in death
eternal Death » Self-righteousness leads to
Error » Known to God » Allurements of
Evil » Way » General references to
Pathway of sin » General references to
Reasoning » Not a sufficient guide in human affairs
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Our own ways are right
Sin » Allurements of
Transgression » Known to God » Allurements of
Way » Evil provided » Evil, pathway to sin
Ways » There being a way that seems right to a man
The wicked » Devices of » End of
eternal Death » Self-righteousness leads to
Error » Known to God » Allurements of
Evil » Way » General references to
Pathway of sin » General references to
Reasoning » Not a sufficient guide in human affairs
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Our own ways are right
Sin » Allurements of
Transgression » Known to God » Allurements of
Way » Evil provided » Evil, pathway to sin
Ways » There being a way that seems right to a man
The wicked » Devices of » End of
Proverbs 14:13 (show verse)
Even in laughter the heart may be in pain,
And the end of joy may be grief.
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Terminate in sorrow
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Terminate in sorrow
Earthly » Joy joy » Joy, earthly
Happiness » Of the wicked » Leads to sorrow
Happiness of the The Wicked » Leads to sorrow
Joy » Earthly » Manifested in laughter
Joy » Earthly » General references to
Joy » Of the wicked
Joy » Of the wicked » Is delusive
Sinners » Disowned » Joy of, brief
Sorrow » General references to
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Terminate in sorrow
Earthly » Joy joy » Joy, earthly
Happiness » Of the wicked » Leads to sorrow
Happiness of the The Wicked » Leads to sorrow
Joy » Earthly » Manifested in laughter
Joy » Earthly » General references to
Joy » Of the wicked
Joy » Of the wicked » Is delusive
Sinners » Disowned » Joy of, brief
Sorrow » General references to
Proverbs 14:14 (show verse)
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].
Proverbs 14:15 (show verse)
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.
Proverbs 14:16 (show verse)
A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil,
But the fool is arrogant and careless.
Proverbs 14:17 (show verse)
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly and without self-control,
And a man of wicked schemes is hated.
Proverbs 14:18 (show verse)
The naive [are unsophisticated and easy to exploit and] inherit foolishness,
But the sensible [are thoughtful and far-sighted and] are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:19 (show verse)
The evil will bow down before the good,
And the wicked [will bow down] at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 14:20 (show verse)
The poor man is hated even by his neighbor,
But those who love the rich are many.
Proverbs 14:21 (show verse)
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.
Despisement » Those that despise their neighbor
Error » Definition of » Contempt for others
Happiness » General references to
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Having mercy on the poor
Mercy » The merciful
Mercy » Blessedness of showing
The poor » Despise not
The poor » They who in faith believe » Are happy
Sin » Who is a sinner
Sin » Defined » Contempt for others
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Contempt for others
Error » Definition of » Contempt for others
Happiness » General references to
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Having mercy on the poor
Mercy » The merciful
Mercy » Blessedness of showing
The poor » Despise not
The poor » They who in faith believe » Are happy
Sin » Who is a sinner
Sin » Defined » Contempt for others
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Contempt for others
Proverbs 14:22 (show verse)
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.
Proverbs 14:23 (show verse)
In all labor there is profit,
But mere talk leads only to poverty.
Proverbs 14:24 (show verse)
The crown of the wise is their wealth [of wisdom],
But the foolishness of [closed-minded] fools is [nothing but] folly.
Proverbs 14:25 (show verse)
A truthful witness saves lives,
But he who speaks lies is treacherous.
Proverbs 14:26 (show verse)
In the [reverent] fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,
And His children will [always] have a place of refuge.
Adoption » Safety of those who receive
Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A refuge
Boldness » Of the righteous
Children » The children of the lord
Confidence » Where strong confidence is
Fear » The fear of the lord
Godly Fear » Those who have » Confide in God
God » Mysteries of » Refuge, a
Heredity » Beneficent influence of the righteous
Offspring » Beneficent influence of the righteous
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Providing a refuge for them
divine Protector » A refuge
Refuge » Who shall have a place of refuge
The righteous » Sought as a relief from trouble death spiritual » Seed of
Trust » The fear of God leads to
Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A refuge
Boldness » Of the righteous
Children » The children of the lord
Confidence » Where strong confidence is
Fear » The fear of the lord
Godly Fear » Those who have » Confide in God
God » Mysteries of » Refuge, a
Heredity » Beneficent influence of the righteous
Offspring » Beneficent influence of the righteous
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Providing a refuge for them
divine Protector » A refuge
Refuge » Who shall have a place of refuge
The righteous » Sought as a relief from trouble death spiritual » Seed of
Trust » The fear of God leads to
Proverbs 14:27 (show verse)
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.
Proverbs 14:28 (show verse)
In a multitude of people is a king’s glory,
But in a lack of people is a [pretentious] prince’s ruin.
Proverbs 14:29 (show verse)
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].
Proverbs 14:30 (show verse)
A calm and peaceful and tranquil heart is life and health to the body,
But passion and envy are like rottenness to the bones.
Proverbs 14:31 (show verse)
He who oppresses the poor taunts and insults his Maker,
But he who is kind and merciful and gracious to the needy honors Him.
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the merciful
Honor » Those that honor the lord
Mercy » Who shows mercy
Mercy » Should be shown » To the poor
Oppression » Those that oppress the poor
The poor » By oppressing, God is reproached
Reviling and reproaching » The wicked utter, against » God, by oppressing the poor
Honor » Those that honor the lord
Mercy » Who shows mercy
Mercy » Should be shown » To the poor
Oppression » Those that oppress the poor
The poor » By oppressing, God is reproached
Reviling and reproaching » The wicked utter, against » God, by oppressing the poor
Proverbs 14:32 (show verse)
The wicked is overthrown through his wrongdoing,
But the righteous has hope and confidence and a refuge [with God] even in death.
Believers' eternal hope » Cheers the dying hour of the saints
death » Who has hope in their death
death » Of the righteous » Hopeful
the Death of saints » Is full of » Hope
Dying » Of the righteous » Hopeful
Eternal » Hope » Cheers the dying hour of the saints
Hope » Saints » Have, in death
Hope » Eternal » Cheers the dying hour of the saints
Man » Vanquished of the righteous » Hopeful
The righteous » Seed of death of » Hopeful
death » Who has hope in their death
death » Of the righteous » Hopeful
the Death of saints » Is full of » Hope
Dying » Of the righteous » Hopeful
Eternal » Hope » Cheers the dying hour of the saints
Hope » Saints » Have, in death
Hope » Eternal » Cheers the dying hour of the saints
Man » Vanquished of the righteous » Hopeful
The righteous » Seed of death of » Hopeful
Proverbs 14:33 (show verse)
Wisdom rests [silently] in the heart of one who has understanding,
But what is in the heart of [shortsighted] fools is made known.
Proverbs 14:34 (show verse)
Righteousness [moral and spiritual integrity and virtuous character] exalts a nation,
But sin is a disgrace to any people.
Exaltation » What exalts a nation
Nation » Righteousness exalts
Nations » What exalts a nation
Reproach » What is a reproach to any people
Righteousness » Nations exalted by
Sin » What sin is
Sin » Described as » Disgraceful
national Sins » Are a reproach to a people
The fruit of righteousness » What righteousness does
Nation » Righteousness exalts
Nations » What exalts a nation
Reproach » What is a reproach to any people
Righteousness » Nations exalted by
Sin » What sin is
Sin » Described as » Disgraceful
national Sins » Are a reproach to a people
The fruit of righteousness » What righteousness does
Proverbs 14:35 (show verse)
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.