Proverbs 14:3-9 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

3. In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them.

4. Where there are no oxen, the crib is empty: but where there is much corn, there the strength of the ox is manifest.

5. A faithful witness will not lie: but a deceitful witness uttereth a lie.

6. A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: the learning of the wise is easy.

7. Go against a foolish man, and he knoweth not the lips of prudence.

8. The wisdom of a discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth.

9. A fool will laugh at sin, but among the just grace shall abide.

Proverbs 14