14 A wise woman [a]buildeth her house: but the foolish destroyeth it with her own hands.

(A)He that walketh in his [b]righteousness, feareth the Lord: but he that is lewd in his ways, despiseth him.

In the mouth of the foolish is the [c]rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:1 That is, taketh pain to profit her family, and to do that which concerneth her duty in her house.
  2. Proverbs 14:2 That is, in uprightness of heart, and without hypocrisy.
  3. Proverbs 14:3 His proud tongue shall cause him to be punished.

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