New Century Version

Proverbs 14:11-21 New Century Version (NCV)

11. The wicked person’s house will be destroyed,but a good person’s tent will still be standing.

12. Some people think they are doing right,but in the end it leads to death.

13. Someone who is laughing may be sad inside,and joy may end in sadness.

14. Evil people will be paid back for their evil ways,and good people will be rewarded for their good ones.

15. Fools will believe anything,but the wise think about what they do.

16. Wise people are careful and stay out of trouble,but fools are careless and quick to act.

17. Someone with a quick temper does foolish things,but someone with understanding remains calm.

18. Fools are rewarded with nothing but more foolishness,but the wise are rewarded with knowledge.

19. Evil people will bow down to those who are good;the wicked will bow down at the door of those who do right.

20. The poor are rejected, even by their neighbors,but the rich have many friends.

21. It is a sin to hate your neighbor,but being kind to the needy brings happiness.