Proverbs 14 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Berean Study Bible
Proverbs 14
1Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
2He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod forhispride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
4Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; But much increase is by the strength of the ox.
5A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.
6A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
7Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.
8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
9A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.
10The heart knoweth its own bitterness; And a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.
11The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; But the tent of the upright shall flourish.
12There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.
13Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness.
14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And a good manshall be satisfiedfrom himself.
15The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
17He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
18The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
20The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.
21He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
22Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lipstendethonly to penury.
24The crown of the wise is their riches; But the folly of fools is only folly.
25A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.
26In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.
27The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
28In the multitude of people is the king’s glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.
31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
32The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.
33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; Butthat which isin the inward part of fools is made known.
34Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.
35The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will beagainsthim that causeth shame.
Proverbs 14
1Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
2He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
3The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
4Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.
5An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
6A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
7Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
8The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.
9Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
10The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy.
11The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
12There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
13Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in sorrow.
14The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.
15The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
16A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
17A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.
18The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.
21He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
22Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.
23There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
24The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.
25A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
26He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
28A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.
29A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
30A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
31Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
32The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.
33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.
34Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
35A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.
Understanding American Standard Version vs Berean Study Bible in Proverbs 14
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
A modern translation balancing readability with faithfulness to the original texts. Written in clear, contemporary English for both reading and study. A strong all-around choice for daily use.
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Key Comparison: Proverbs 14:16
"A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident."
"A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless."
