Proverbs 14:1,26-27
Proverbs 14:1 The Message (MSG)
Lady Wisdom builds a lovely home; Sir Fool comes along and tears it down brick by brick.
Proverbs 14:26-27 The Message (MSG)
The Fear-of-GOD builds up confidence, and makes a world safe for your children. The Fear-of-GOD is a spring of living water so you won’t go off drinking from poisoned wells.
Proverbs 14:1 King James Version (KJV)
Every wise woman buildeth her house: But the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
Proverbs 14:26-27 King James Version (KJV)
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: And his children shall have a place of refuge. The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, To depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.
Proverbs 14:26-27 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And his children will have refuge. The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, That one may avoid the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:1 New Century Version (NCV)
A wise woman strengthens her family, but a foolish woman destroys hers by what she does.
Proverbs 14:26-27 New Century Version (NCV)
Those who respect the LORD will have security, and their children will be protected. Respect for the LORD gives life. It is like a fountain that can save people from death.
Proverbs 14:1 American Standard Version (ASV)
Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
Proverbs 14:26-27 American Standard Version (ASV)
In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge. The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:1 New International Version (NIV)
The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
Proverbs 14:26-27 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge. The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish pulls it down with her hands.
Proverbs 14:26-27 New King James Version (NKJV)
In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And His children will have a place of refuge. The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The wise woman builds her house [on a foundation of godly precepts, and her household thrives], But the foolish one [who lacks spiritual insight] tears it down with her own hands [by ignoring godly principles].
Proverbs 14:26-27 Amplified Bible (AMP)
In the [reverent] fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And His children will [always] have a place of refuge. The [reverent] fear of the LORD [that leads to obedience and worship] is a fountain of life, So that one may avoid the snares of death. [John 4:10, 14]
Proverbs 14:1 New Living Translation (NLT)
A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.
Proverbs 14:26-27 New Living Translation (NLT)
Those who fear the LORD are secure; he will be a refuge for their children. Fear of the LORD is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:1 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Every wise woman encourages and builds up her family, but a foolish woman over time will tear it down by her own actions.
Proverbs 14:26-27 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Confidence and strength flood the hearts of the lovers of God who live in awe of him, and their devotion provides their children with a place of shelter and security. To worship God in wonder and awe opens a fountain of life within you, empowering you to escape death’s domain.