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

Proverbs 14:1-6

1 Every wise woman builds up her home, 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 A person with upright conduct fears ADONAI, but a person who is devious scorns him.

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

3 From the mouth of a fool sprouts pride, 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 stalls are clean; but much is produced by 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 will not lie, but a false witness lies with every breath.

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

6 A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge comes easily to someone with discernment.

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