Proverbs 14:1-3

21st Century King James Version

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

²He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord, but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth Him.

³The mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise shall preserve him.

Proverbs 14:1-3

New International Version

14 The wise woman builds her house,^(A)
but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.

²Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,
but those who despise him are devious in their ways.

³A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,^(B)
but the lips of the wise protect them.^(C)

21st Century King James Version (KJ21)

New International Version (NIV)