Proverbs 14 in the early church

Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.

An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.

A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.

Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.

Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.

The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.

A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.

He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.

There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.

He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.

A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.

Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.