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

Proverbs 14:1-6

1 Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh 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 that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

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

3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve 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 faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.

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

6 A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

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

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