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

Proverbs 14:1-6

1 The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down.

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

2 Whoever walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but he 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 By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve 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 manger is clean, but abundant crops come 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 does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.

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

6 A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.

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

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