Proverbs 14:2
He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.
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In Context
1Every wise woman builds her house,but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
3The fool's talk brings a rod to his back,but the lips of the wise protect them.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:6Solomon said, "You have shown to your servant David my father great loving kindness, according as he walked before you in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with you. You have kept for him this great loving kindness, that you have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.
Job 1:1There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job. That man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God, and turned away from evil.
Job 28:28To man he said,'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom.To depart from evil is understanding.'"
Psalms 112:1Praise Yah!ALEPHBlessed is the man who fears the Lord,BETwho delights greatly in his commandments.GIMEL
Proverbs 2:15who are crooked in their ways,and wayward in their paths:
Proverbs 16:6By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for.By the fear of the Lord men depart 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 →