New Living Translation

Proverbs 14:13-19 New Living Translation (NLT)

13. Laughter can conceal a heavy heart,but when the laughter ends, the grief remains.

14. Backsliders get what they deserve;good people receive their reward.

15. Only simpletons believe everything they’re told!The prudent carefully consider their steps.

16. The wise are cautious and avoid danger;fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.

17. Short-tempered people do foolish things,and schemers are hated.

18. Simpletons are clothed with foolishness,but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

19. Evil people will bow before good people;the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly.