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Proverbs 14:1

Every wise woman builds her house, but the stupid woman tears it down with her own hands.

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In The King James Version

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

In Context

2Those who live right respect the Lord, but those who live dishonestly despise him.

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Cross References

Ruth 4:11The elders and all the people present at the town gate said, “Yes, we are witnesses. May the Lord make the woman who is coming to your house like Rachel and Leah who between them gave birth to the people of Israel. May you become prosperous in Ephrathah, and famous in Bethlehem.

1 Kings 21:24Those of Ahab's family who die in the town will be eaten by dogs, and those who die in the countryside will be eaten by birds.”

Proverbs 9:13Stupidity is like a loud, ignorant woman who doesn't know anything.

Proverbs 21:9It's better to live in a corner of a housetop than to share a whole house with an argumentative wife.

Proverbs 24:3A house is built by wisdom; its foundation is made secure through understanding.

Proverbs 31:16She looks at a field, and decides to buy it; from the money she's earned she buys a vineyard.

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