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

Proverbs 14:1-6

1 Every wise woman builds her house, But the 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 He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, But he who is perverse in his ways despises him.

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

3 The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, 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 no oxen are, the crib is clean, But much increase is by 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 truthful witness will not lie, But a false witness pours out lies.

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

6 A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, But knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.

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

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