English Revised Version

Proverbs 14:7-18 English Revised Version (ERV)

7. Go into the presence of a foolish man, and thou shalt not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

8. The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

9. The foolish make a mock at guilt: but among the upright there is good will.

10. The heart knoweth its own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.

11. The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tent of the upright shall flourish.

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

13. Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of mirth is heaviness.

14. The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

15. The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

16. A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

17. He that is soon angry will deal foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

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