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

Proverbs 14:1-6

1 The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish 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 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 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will 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 manger is clean, But much revenue comes 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 trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness utters lies.

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

6 A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.

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