Proverbs 14:2

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:2

BSB
He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
AKJV
He that walks in his uprightness fears the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despises him.
CPDV
One who walks on a virtuous journey, and who fears God, is despised by him who advances along a disreputable way.
ERV
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
NHEB
He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.
SMT
He going in his uprightness will fear Jehovah: and he perverted in his ways, despised him.

Commentary for Proverbs 14:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 14:2
Summary
Upright living respects God; perversity disrespects God.
Event
Contrasting reverent and contemptuous attitudes
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom