Parallel Bible results for "proverbs 14:1-6"

Proverbs 14:1-6

1 Wisdom is building her house, but the foolish woman is pulling it down with her hands.

1 The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.

2 He who goes on his way in righteousness has before him the fear of the Lord; but he whose ways are twisted gives him no honour.

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

3 In the mouth of the foolish man is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will keep them safe.

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

4 Where there are no oxen, their food-place is clean; but much increase comes through the strength of the ox.

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

5 A true witness does not say what is false, but a false witness is breathing out deceit.

5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.

6 The hater of authority, searching for wisdom, does not get it; but knowledge comes readily to the open-minded man.

6 The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.

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