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

Proverbs 14:1-6

1 Lady Wisdom builds a lovely home; Sir Fool comes along and tears it down brick by brick.

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

2 An honest life shows respect for God; a degenerate life is a slap in his face.

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

3 Frivolous talk provokes a derisive smile; wise speech evokes nothing but respect.

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

4 No cattle, no crops; a good harvest requires a strong ox for the plow.

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

5 A true witness never lies; a false witness makes a business of it.

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

6 Cynics look high and low for wisdom - and never find it; the open-minded find it right on their doorstep!

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