New Living Translation (NLT)
Proverbs 13
25 The godly eat to their hearts’ content, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
Proverbs 14
1 A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.
2 Those who follow the right path fear the LORD; those who take the wrong path despise him.
3 A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe.
4 Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.
5 An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies.
6 A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.
7 Stay away from fools, for you won’t find knowledge on their lips.
8 The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves.
9 Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.
10 Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can fully share its joy.