Proverbs 14:1
“Euery wise woman buildeth her house; but the foolish plucketh it downe with her hands.”
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Proverbs 14:1 Context
1Euery wise woman buildeth her house; but the foolish plucketh it downe with her hands. 2He that walketh in his vprightnesse, feareth the Lord: but he that is peruerse in his wayes, despiseth him. 3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lippes of the wise shall preserue them.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:1
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
- King James Version
The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Wisdom is building her house, but the foolish woman is pulling it down with her hands.
- Basic English Bible
The wisdom of women buildeth their house; but folly plucketh it down with her hands.
- Darby Bible
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
- Webster's Bible
Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
- World English Bible
Every wise woman hath builded her house, And the foolish with her hands breaketh it down.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Every wise woman buildeth her house; but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 14:1
14:1 Buildeth - Maintains and improves her family and estate. Her hands - By her idleness or sin.