Proverbs 14:1-3

Easy-to-Read Version

14 A wise woman makes her home what it should be, but the home of a foolish woman is destroyed by her own actions.^[a]

²Those who live right respect the Lord, but dishonest people hate him.

³Foolish words cause you trouble; wise words protect you.

Proverbs 14:1 Or “Wisdom builds her house, but Foolishness tears hers down with her own hands.”

Proverbs 14:1-3

New International Version

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

²Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,
but those who despise him are devious in their ways.

³A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,^(B)
but the lips of the wise protect them.^(C)

Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

New International Version (NIV)