Good News Bible

Proverbs 14:8-11 Good News Bible (GNB)

8. Why is a clever person wise? Because he knows what to do. Why is a stupid person foolish? Because he only thinks he knows.

9. Foolish people don't care if they sin, but good people want to be forgiven.

10. Your joy is your own; your bitterness is your own. No one can share them with you.

11. A good person's house will still be standing after an evildoer's house has been destroyed.