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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 14, Verse 1

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The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
King James Version
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
American Standard Version
Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
New English Translation
Every wise woman has built her household, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.
World English Bible
Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
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He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but [he that is] perverse in his ways despiseth him.
3
In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
4
Where no oxen [are], the crib [is] clean: but much increase [is] by the strength of the ox.
5
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
6
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth.
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Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.
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The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.
9
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous [there is] favour.
10
The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
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The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.