Proverbs 14:1

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Every wise woman has built her household, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 21:9 : 9 It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
  • Prov 21:19 : 19 It is better to live in the wilderness than with a quarrelsome and easily-provoked woman.
  • Prov 31:10-31 : 10 The Wife of Noble Character Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies. 11 Her husband’s heart has trusted her, and he does not lack the dividends. 12 She has rewarded him with good and not harm all the days of her life. 13 She sought out wool and flax, then worked happily with her hands. 14 She was like the merchant ships; she would bring in her food from afar. 15 Then she rose while it was still night, and provided food for her household and a portion to her female servants. 16 She considered a field and bought it; from her own income she planted a vineyard. 17 She clothed herself in might, and she strengthened her arms. 18 She perceived that her merchandise was good. Her lamp would not go out in the night. 19 She extended her hands to the spool, and her hands grasped the spindle. 20 She opened her hand to the poor, and extended her hands to the needy. 21 She would not fear for her household in winter, because all of her household were clothed with scarlet, 22 because she had made coverings for herself; and because her clothing was fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is well-known in the city gate when he sits with the elders of the land. 24 She made linen garments then sold them, and traded belts to the merchants; 25 her clothing was strong and splendid; and she laughed at the time to come. 26 She has opened her mouth with wisdom, with loving instruction on her tongue. 27 Watching over the ways of her household, she would not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children have risen and called her blessed; her husband also has praised her: 29 “Many daughters have done valiantly, but you have surpassed them all!” 30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting. A woman who fears the LORD– she makes herself praiseworthy. 31 Give her credit for what she has accomplished, and let her works praise her in the city gates.
  • Prov 24:3-4 : 3 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; 4 by knowledge its rooms are filled with all kinds of precious and pleasing treasures.
  • Prov 9:13-15 : 13 The woman called Folly is brash, she is naive and does not know anything. 14 And she has sat down at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city, 15 calling out to those who are passing by her in the way, who go straight on their way.
  • Prov 19:13 : 13 A foolish child is the ruin of his father, and a contentious wife is like a constant dripping.
  • Ruth 4:11 : 11 All the people who were at the gate and the elders replied,“We are witnesses. May the LORD make the woman who is entering your home like Rachel and Leah, both of whom built up the house of Israel! May you prosper in Ephrathah and become famous in Bethlehem.
  • 1 Kgs 16:31 : 31 As if following in the sinful footsteps of Jeroboam son of Nebat were not bad enough, he married Jezebel the daughter of King Ethbaal of the Sidonians. Then he worshiped and bowed to Baal.
  • 1 Kgs 21:24-25 : 24 As for Ahab’s family, dogs will eat the ones who die in the city, and the birds of the sky will eat the ones who die in the country.” 25 (There had never been anyone like Ahab, who was firmly committed to doing evil in the sight of the LORD, urged on by his wife Jezebel.
  • 2 Kgs 11:1 : 1 Athaliah is Eliminated When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she was determined to destroy the entire royal line.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 24:3
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    3By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;

  • Prov 9:13-14
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    13The woman called Folly is brash, she is naive and does not know anything.

    14And she has sat down at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city,

  • Prov 19:13-14
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    13A foolish child is the ruin of his father, and a contentious wife is like a constant dripping.

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

  • Prov 9:1
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    1The Consequences of Accepting Wisdom or Folly Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out its seven pillars.

  • Prov 31:26-28
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    26She has opened her mouth with wisdom, with loving instruction on her tongue.

    27Watching over the ways of her household, she would not eat the bread of idleness.

    28Her children have risen and called her blessed; her husband also has praised her:

  • Prov 21:9
    74%

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

  • Prov 11:29
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    29The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.

  • Prov 31:30-31
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    30Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting. A woman who fears the LORD– she makes herself praiseworthy.

    31Give her credit for what she has accomplished, and let her works praise her in the city gates.

  • Prov 15:20-21
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    20A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

    21Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

  • Prov 21:20
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    20There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.

  • Prov 31:15-17
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    15Then she rose while it was still night, and provided food for her household and a portion to her female servants.

    16She considered a field and bought it; from her own income she planted a vineyard.

    17She clothed herself in might, and she strengthened her arms.

  • Prov 14:2-3
    2 verses
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    2The one who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is perverted in his ways despises him.

    3In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 12:4
    72%

    4A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones.

  • Prov 13:16
    72%

    16Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

  • Eccl 10:18
    72%

    18Because of laziness the roof caves in, and because of idle hands the house leaks.

  • Prov 10:14
    72%

    14Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

  • Prov 31:13
    72%

    13She sought out wool and flax, then worked happily with her hands.

  • Eccl 7:4
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    4The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of merrymaking.

  • Prov 25:24
    72%

    24It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.

  • Prov 2:18
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    18For she has set her house by death, and her paths by the place of the departed spirits.

  • Prov 14:8
    72%

    8The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.

  • Prov 14:15-16
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    15A naive person will believe anything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps.

    16A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

  • Prov 7:27
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    27Her house is the way to the grave, going down to the chambers of death.

  • Prov 7:11
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    11(She is loud and rebellious, she does not remain at home–

  • Prov 21:22
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    22A wise man went up against the city of the mighty and brought down the stronghold in which they trust.

  • Ps 127:1
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    1A song of ascents, by Solomon. If the LORD does not build a house, then those who build it work in vain. If the LORD does not guard a city, then the watchman stands guard in vain.

  • Prov 11:16
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    16A generous woman gains honor, and ruthless men seize wealth.

  • Prov 14:24
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    24The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is folly.

  • Prov 24:27
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    27Establish your work outside and get your fields ready; afterward build your house.

  • Prov 9:4
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    4“Whoever is naive, let him turn in here,” To those who lack understanding, she has said,

  • Prov 12:15
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    15The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

  • Prov 4:6-8
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    6Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will guard you.

    7Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

    8Esteem her highly and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.

  • Prov 14:33
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    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is not known in the inner parts of fools.

  • Prov 31:19
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    19She extended her hands to the spool, and her hands grasped the spindle.

  • Prov 27:15
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    15A continual dripping on a rainy day– a contentious wife makes herself like that.

  • Prov 3:17
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    17Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.

  • Ps 113:9
    70%

    9He makes the barren woman of the family a happy mother of children. Praise the LORD!

  • Prov 10:1
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    1The First Collection of Solomonic Proverbs The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.