Proverbs 14:1

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:1

BSB
Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
AKJV
Every wise woman builds her house: but the foolish plucks it down with her hands.
CPDV
A wise woman builds up her household. But a foolish one will pull down with her own hands what has been built up.
ERV
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
NHEB
Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
SMT
The wise woman built her house but the foolish will pull it down with her hands.

Commentary for Proverbs 14:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 14:1
Summary
Wise woman builds home; foolish one destroys it.
Event
Contrasting wise and foolish women
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom