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

Proverbs 14:1-6

1 A wise woman builds her house, while a foolish woman tears hers down with her own hands.

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

2 Those who walk with integrity fear the LORD, but those who take a crooked path despise him.

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

3 Pride sprouts in the mouth of a fool, but the lips of the wise protect them.

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

4 When there are no oxen, the stall is clean, but when there is a strong bull, there is abundant produce.

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

5 A truthful witness doesn't lie, but a false witness spews lies.

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

6 A mocker searches for wisdom and gets none, but knowledge comes quickly to the intelligent.

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