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14 The wisdom of women buildeth their house; but folly plucketh it down with her hands.

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; but he that is perverted in his ways despiseth him.

In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

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14 The wise woman builds her house,(A)
    but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.

Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,
    but those who despise him are devious in their ways.

A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,(B)
    but the lips of the wise protect them.(C)

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