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Scripture Context
Proverbs 14:8 - Proverbs 14:18
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; but the folly of fools is deceit.
9 Fools make a mock at sin; but among the righteous there is favor.
10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; but the tabernacle 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 that 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 rageth, and is confident.
17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly; and a man of wicked devices is hated.
18 The simple inherit folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.