Proverbs 14:1

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Wise women build their homes, but foolish ones tear theirs down with their own hands.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 21:9 : 9 It is better to live on the corner of a roof than to share a house with a contentious wife.
  • Prov 21:19 : 19 It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and angry wife.
  • Prov 31:10-31 : 10 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. 11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. 12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. 13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. 15 She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls. 16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. 17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. 18 She senses that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. 19 She lays her hands to the distaff, and her fingers grasp the spindle. 20 She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid for her household when it snows, for all of them are clothed in scarlet. 22 She makes coverings for her bed; her clothing is fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is respected at the city gates, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them; she supplies sashes to the merchants. 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs at the days to come. 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and instruction of kindness is on her tongue. 27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also praises her. 29 Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. 31 Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gates.
  • Prov 24:3-4 : 3 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established. 4 By knowledge the rooms are filled with all kinds of precious and pleasant treasures.
  • Prov 9:13-15 : 13 The woman named Folly is loud; she is naive and knows nothing. 14 She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city, 15 calling out to those who pass by, who go straight on their way,
  • Prov 19:13 : 13 A foolish son is a disaster to his father, and a nagging wife is like constant dripping.
  • Ruth 4:11 : 11 All the people who were at the gate and the elders said, 'We are witnesses. May the Lord make the woman who is entering your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you prosper in Ephrathah and be famous in Bethlehem.'
  • 1 Kgs 16:31 : 31 As if it had been a trivial thing for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, he also married Jezebel, the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and began to serve Baal and worship him.
  • 1 Kgs 21:24-25 : 24 'Anyone who belongs to Ahab and dies in the city, the dogs will eat; and anyone who dies in the field, the birds of the heavens will eat.' 25 There was no one like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the eyes of the LORD, urged on by his wife Jezebel.
  • 2 Kgs 11:1 : 1 When Athaliah, the mother of Ahaziah, saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed the entire royal family.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 24:3
    79%

    3By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established.

  • Prov 9:13-14
    2 verses
    78%

    13The woman named Folly is loud; she is naive and knows nothing.

    14She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,

  • Prov 19:13-14
    2 verses
    78%

    13A foolish son is a disaster to his father, and a nagging wife is like constant dripping.

    14Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

  • Prov 9:1
    78%

    1Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars.

  • Prov 31:26-28
    3 verses
    75%

    26She opens her mouth with wisdom, and instruction of kindness is on her tongue.

    27She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

    28Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also praises her.

  • Prov 21:9
    74%

    9It is better to live on the corner of a roof than to share a house with a contentious wife.

  • Prov 11:29
    74%

    29Whoever troubles his own household will inherit the wind, and the fool will be a servant to the wise of heart.

  • Prov 31:30-31
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    30Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

    31Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gates.

  • Prov 15:20-21
    2 verses
    73%

    20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

    21Foolishness brings joy to one lacking sense, but a person of understanding walks a straight path.

  • Prov 21:20
    73%

    20Valuable treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person swallows them up.

  • Prov 31:15-17
    3 verses
    73%

    15She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.

    16She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

    17She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.

  • Prov 14:2-3
    2 verses
    73%

    2Whoever walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one whose ways are devious despises Him.

    3The mouth of a fool brings a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 12:4
    72%

    4A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.

  • Prov 13:16
    72%

    16Every prudent person acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts their folly.

  • Eccl 10:18
    72%

    18Because of laziness, the roof sinks, and through idle hands, the house leaks.

  • Prov 10:14
    72%

    14The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings about ruin.

  • Prov 31:13
    72%

    13She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.

  • Eccl 7:4
    72%

    4The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure.

  • Prov 25:24
    72%

    24Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a contentious wife.

  • Prov 2:18
    72%

    18for her house sinks down to death, and her paths to the departed spirits.

  • Prov 14:8
    72%

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand their path, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 14:15-16
    2 verses
    72%

    15The simple believe everything, but the prudent carefully consider their steps.

    16The wise fear and turn away from evil, but fools are reckless and overconfident.

  • Prov 7:27
    72%

    27Her house is the way to Sheol, descending to the chambers of death.

  • Prov 7:11
    72%

    11She is loud and rebellious; her feet do not stay at home.

  • Prov 21:22
    71%

    22A wise person ascends the city of warriors and brings down the fortress in which they trust.

  • Ps 127:1
    71%

    1Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stay awake in vain.

  • Prov 11:16
    71%

    16A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain wealth.

  • Prov 14:24
    71%

    24The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields only folly.

  • Prov 24:27
    71%

    27Prepare your work outside and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.

  • Prov 9:4
    70%

    4"Whoever is simple, let them turn in here! To those who lack understanding, she says:

  • Prov 12:15
    70%

    15The way of a fool seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

  • Prov 4:6-8
    3 verses
    70%

    6Do not abandon her, and she will guard you; love her, and she will protect you.

    7Wisdom is supreme—acquire wisdom. Though it costs you all you have, gain understanding.

    8Prize her, and she will exalt you; she will honor you when you embrace her.

  • Prov 14:33
    70%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, but it becomes known even among fools.

  • Prov 31:19
    70%

    19She lays her hands to the distaff, and her fingers grasp the spindle.

  • Prov 27:15
    70%

    15A continual dripping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike.

  • Prov 3:17
    70%

    17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

  • Ps 113:9
    70%

    9He gives the barren woman a home, making her a joyful mother of children. Praise the Lord!

  • Prov 10:1
    70%

    1The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son causes sorrow to his mother.