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The most popular Bible verses from Proverbs 14

Found 35 Verses

Proverbs 14:12

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There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death. NIV

There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him, but at the end of it is the way of death. AMP

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. KJV

Proverbs 14:34

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Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people. NIV

Uprightness and right standing with God (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation) elevate a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. AMP

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. KJV

Proverbs 14:16

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The wise fear the LORD and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure. NIV

A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil, but the fool bears himself insolently and is [presumptuously] confident. AMP

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. KJV

Proverbs 14:17

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The quick-tempered do foolish things, and those who devise evil schemes are hated. NIV

He who foams up quickly and flies into a passion deals foolishly, and a man of wicked plots and plans is hated. AMP

He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. KJV

Proverbs 14:18

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The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. NIV

The simple acquire folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. AMP

The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. KJV

Proverbs 14:30

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A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. NIV

A calm and undisturbed mind and heart are the life and health of the body, but envy, jealousy, and wrath are like rottenness of the bones. AMP

A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. KJV

Proverbs 14:21

Bible Rank: 7,079

It is a sin to despise one's neighbor, but blessed are those who are kind to the needy. NIV

He who despises his neighbor sins [against God, his fellowman, and himself], but happy (blessed and fortunate) is he who is kind and merciful to the poor. AMP

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. KJV

Proverbs 14:26

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Those who fear the LORD have a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge. NIV

In the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and His children shall always have a place of refuge. AMP

In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. KJV

Proverbs 14:23

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All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. NIV

In all labor there is profit, but idle talk leads only to poverty. AMP

In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. KJV

Proverbs 14:29

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Those who are patient have great understanding, but the quick-tempered display folly. NIV

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who is hasty of spirit exposes and exalts his folly. [Prov. 16:32; James 1:19.] AMP

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. KJV