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

Proverbs 14:1-6

1 Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

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

2 Whoever lives with integrity fears the Lord, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.

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

3 The proud speech of a fool [brings] a rod [of discipline], 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 Where there are no oxen, the feeding-trough is empty, but an abundant harvest [comes] through the strength of an ox.

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

5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness utters lies.

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

6 A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn't find it, but knowledge [comes] easily to the perceptive.

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