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

Proverbs 14:1-6

1 Homes are made by the wisdom of women, but are destroyed by foolishness.

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

2 Be honest and you show that you have reverence for the Lord; be dishonest and you show that you do not.

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

3 Proud fools talk too much; the words of the wise protect them.

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

4 Without any oxen to pull the plow your barn will be empty, but with them it will be full of grain.

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

5 A reliable witness always tells the truth, but an unreliable one tells nothing but lies.

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

6 Conceited people can never become wise, but intelligent people learn easily.

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