New American Bible, Revised Edition

Proverbs 14:8-17 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

8. The wisdom of the shrewd enlightens their way,but the folly of fools is deceit.

9. The wicked scorn a guilt offering,but the upright find acceptance.

10. The heart knows its own bitterness,and its joy no stranger shares.

11. The house of the wicked will be destroyed,but the tent of the upright will flourish.

12. Sometimes a way seems right,but the end of it leads to death!

13. Even in laughter the heart may be sad,and the end of joy may be sorrow.

14. From their own ways turncoats are sated,from their own actions, the loyal.

15. The naive believe everything,but the shrewd watch their steps.

16. The wise person is cautious and turns from evil;the fool is reckless and gets embroiled.

17. The quick-tempered make fools of themselves,and schemers are hated.