Proverbs 14:1-3

Holman Christian Standard Bible

14 Every wise woman builds her house,^(A)
but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.^(B)

²Whoever lives with integrity fears the Lord,^(C)
but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.^(D)

³The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,^[a]
but the lips of the wise protect them.^(E)

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)

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

New International Version (NIV)