Proverbs 14:2
One who walks on a virtuous journey, and who fears God, is despised by him who advances along a disreputable way.
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In The King James Version
In Context
3In the mouth of the foolish, there is a rod of arrogance. But the lips of the wise guard them.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:6And Solomon said: “You have shown great mercy to your servant David, my father, because he walked in your sight in truth and justice, and with an upright heart before you. And you have kept your great mercy for him, and you have given him a son sitting upon his throne, just as it is this day.
Job 1:1There was a man in the land of Uz named Job, and he was a simple and honest man, fearing God and withdrawing from evil.
Job 28:28And he said to man, “Behold the fear of the Lord. Such is wisdom. And to withdraw from evil, this is understanding.”
Psalms 112:1Alleluia. Praise the Lord, children. Praise the name of the Lord.
Proverbs 2:15Their ways are perverse, and their steps are infamous.
Proverbs 16:6By mercy and truth, iniquity is redeemed. And by the fear of the Lord, one turns away from evil.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:2
Wisdom and Folly. 1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. Note, 1. A good wife is a great blessing to a family. By a fruitful wife a family is multiplied and replenished with children, and so built up. But by a prudent wife, one that is pious, industrious, and considerate, the affairs of the family are made to prosper, debts are paid, portions raised, provision made, the children well educated and maintained, and the family has comfort within doors and credit… Read the whole commentary →