Proverbs 14:2
Whoever is walking in his uprightness is fearing YHWH, || And the perverted is despising Him [in] his ways.
Literal Standard Version
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In Context
1Every wise woman has built her house, || And the foolish breaks it down with her hands.
3A rod of pride [is] in the mouth of a fool, || And the lips of the wise preserve them.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:6And Solomon says, “You have done with Your servant, my father David, great kindness, as he walked before You in truth and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with You, and You keep this great kindness for him, and give to him a son sitting on his throne, as [at] this day.
Job 1:1There has been a man in the land of Uz—his name Job—and that man has been perfect and upright—both fearing God, and turning aside from evil.
Job 28:28And He says to man: Behold, fear of the Lord, that [is] wisdom, || And to turn from evil [is] understanding.”
Psalms 112:1Praise YAH! [ALEPH-BET] O the blessedness of one fearing YHWH, || He has greatly delighted in His commands.
Proverbs 2:15Whose paths [are] crooked, || Indeed, they are perverted in their ways.
Proverbs 16:6Iniquity is pardoned in kindness and truth, || And in the fear of YHWH || Turn aside 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 →