Proverbs 14:1

Proverbs 14:1 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

1The wise woman builds her house,

but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.

1The wise woman builds her house,

But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.

1The wise woman builds her house [on a foundation of godly precepts, and her household thrives],

But the foolish one [who lacks spiritual insight] tears it down with her own hands [by ignoring godly principles].

1Every wise woman builds her house,

but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

1Every wise woman buildeth her house;

But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.

1A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish destroyeth it with her owne handes.

1Every wise woman builds her house,

but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

1A wise woman builds her house.

But a foolish woman tears hers down with her own hands.

1Every wise woman makes her home strong.

But a foolish woman destroys her home with her own hands.

1Every wise woman has built her house, || And the foolish breaks it down with her hands.