Proverbs 14:2-4

New International Reader's Version

²Whoever has respect for the Lord lives a good life.
But those who hate him walk down an evil path.

³The proud words of a foolish person sting like a whip.
But the things wise people say keep them safe.

⁴Where there are no oxen, the feed box is empty.
But a strong ox brings in huge harvests.

Proverbs 14:2-4

New King James Version

²He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,
^(A)But he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.

³In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride,
^(B)But the lips of the wise will preserve them.

⁴Where no oxen are, the ^[a]trough is clean;
But much increase comes by the strength of an ox.

²Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,
but those who despise him are devious in their ways.

³A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,^(A)
but the lips of the wise protect them.^(B)

⁴Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,
but from the strength of an ox^(C) come abundant harvests.

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