Proverbs 14 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Proverbs 14
1A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish destroyeth it with her owne handes.
2He that walketh in his righteousnes, feareth the Lord: but he that is lewde in his wayes, despiseth him.
3In the mouth of the foolish is the rod of pride: but the lippes of the wise preserue them.
4Where none oxen are, there the cribbe is emptie: but much increase cometh by the strength of the oxe.
5A faithfull witnes will not lye: but a false record will speake lyes.
6A scorner seeketh wisdome, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easie to him that will vnderstande.
7Depart from the foolish man, when thou perceiuest not in him the lippes of knowledge.
8The wisdome of ye prudent is to vnderstand his way: but the foolishnes of the fooles is deceite.
9The foole maketh a mocke of sinne: but among the righteous there is fauour.
10The heart knoweth the bitternes of his soule, and the stranger shall not medle with his ioy.
11The house of the wicked shalbe destroyed: but the tabernacle of the righteous shall florish.
12There is a way that seemeth right to a man: but the issues thereof are the wayes of death.
13Euen in laughing the heart is sorowful, and the ende of that mirth is heauinesse.
14The heart that declineth, shall be saciate with his owne wayes: but a good man shall depart from him.
15The foolish will beleeue euery thing: but the prudent will consider his steppes.
16A wise man feareth, and departeth from euill: but a foole rageth, and is carelesse.
17He that is hastie to anger, committeth follie, and a busie body is hated.
18The foolish do inherite follie: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19The euill shall bowe before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20The poore is hated euen of his own neighbour: but the friendes of the rich are many.
21The sinner despiseth his neighbour: but he that hath mercie on the poore, is blessed.
22Doe not they erre that imagine euill? but to them that thinke on good things, shalbe mercie and trueth.
23In all labour there is abundance: but the talke of the lippes bringeth onely want.
24The crowne of the wise is their riches, and the follie of fooles is foolishnes.
25A faithfull witnes deliuereth soules: but a deceiuer speaketh lyes.
26In the feare of the Lord is an assured strength, and his children shall haue hope.
27The feare of the Lord is as a welspring of life, to auoyde the snares of death.
28In the multitude of the people is the honour of a King, and for the want of people commeth the destruction of the Prince.
29He that is slowe to wrath, is of great wisdome: but he that is of an hastie minde, exalteth follie.
30A sounde heart is the life of the flesh: but enuie is the rotting of the bones.
31He that oppresseth the poore, reprooueth him that made him: but hee honoureth him, that hath mercie on the poore.
32The wicked shall be cast away for his malice: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
33Wisedome resteth in the heart of him that hath vnderstanding, and is knowen in the mids of fooles.
34Iustice exalteth a nation, but sinne is a shame to the people.
35The pleasure of a King is in a wise seruant: but his wrath shalbe toward him that is lewde.
Proverbs 14
1Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
2He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: 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 will utter lies.
6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
7Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
10The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
11The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle 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 that mirth is heaviness.
14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from 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 rageth, and is confident.
17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices 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 is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy 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 labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
25A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
26In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
28In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
32The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
34Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
35The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Proverbs 14
Geneva Bible 1599 (Geneva1599)
An influential Reformation-era English Bible used widely in early modern Protestantism. Known for its historic impact and distinctive style. Great for readers exploring classic English and the heritage of early study Bibles.
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
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Key Comparison: Proverbs 14:16
"A wise man feareth, and departeth from euill: but a foole rageth, and is carelesse."
"A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident."
