Parallel Bible results for "proverbs 14:1-7"

Proverbs 14:1-7

1 The wisest of women builds up her home, but a stupid one 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 Whoever lives right fears the LORD, but a person 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 Because of a stubborn fool's words a whip is lifted against him, but wise people are protected by their speech.

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

4 Where there are no cattle, the feeding trough is empty, but the strength of an ox produces plentiful harvests.

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

5 A trustworthy witness does not lie, but a dishonest witness breathes lies.

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

6 A mocker searches for wisdom without finding it, but knowledge comes easily to a person who has understanding.

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

7 Stay away from a fool, because you will not receive knowledge from his lips.

7 Stay away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their lips.