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14 Every wise woman builds her house,
    but the foolish pulls it down with her hands.

He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,
    but he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride,
    but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

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

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

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

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