Proverbs 14 (KJV)
Read Proverbs chapter 14 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
Proverbs 14
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Proverbs 14 Summary
Proverbs 14 covers a wide range of practical wisdom. A wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. The chapter also teaches that there is a way that appears right but leads to death.
Notably, it declares that whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, while kindness to the needy honors God. Fear of the Lord is described as a fountain of life.
Key Themes
Way that seems rightFear of the Lord as lifeHonoring God through kindness to poorWisdom builds
Key Verses in Proverbs 14
"There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death."
— Proverbs 14:12
A sobering warning that human reasoning without God's guidance can be fatally deceptive.
"Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God."
— Proverbs 14:31
How you treat the poor directly reflects your attitude toward God Himself.
"Whoever fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge."
— Proverbs 14:26
Fear of God creates multi-generational security.
Life Application
Don't trust your own instincts without consulting God's wisdom—the road that looks right can lead to destruction. And honor God by how you treat the poor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this warning repeated in Proverbs 16:25?
The repetition emphasizes the danger: our natural sense of 'right' can be deeply wrong. It's such an important principle that Solomon states it twice.
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