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

Proverbs 14:1-6

1 The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish pulls it down with her 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 perverse 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 a fool is a rod of pride, 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 no oxen are, the trough is clean; But much increase comes 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 A faithful witness does not lie, But a false witness will utter lies.

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

6 A scoffer seeks wisdom and does not find it, But knowledge is easy to him who understands.

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