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

Proverbs 14:1-6

1 A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish will pull down with her hands that also which is built.

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

2 He that walketh in the right way, and feareth God, is despised by him that goeth by an infamous way.

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 the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise 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 crib is empty: but where there is much corn, there the strength of the ox is manifest.

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

5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a deceitful witness uttereth a lie.

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

6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: the learning of the wise is easy.

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

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