Proverbs 14:3-9 Modern English Version (MEV)

3. In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride,but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

4. Where no oxen are, the crib is clean;but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

5. A faithful witness will not lie,but a false witness will utter lies.

6. A scorner seeks wisdom and does not find it,but knowledge is easy to him who understands.

7. Go from the presence of a foolish man,when you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

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.

Proverbs 14