King James Bible
KJVEvery wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 14:1
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 14:1 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish will pull down with her hands that also which is built. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The wisdom of women buildeth their house; but folly plucketh it down with her hands. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. | |
World English BibleWEB | Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Every wise woman hath builded her house, And the foolish with her hands breaketh it down. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Every wise woman builds her house: but the foolish plucks it down with her hands. |
American Standard Version
ASVEvery wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish will pull down with her hands that also which is built.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe wisdom of women buildeth their house; but folly plucketh it down with her hands.
English Revised Version
ERVEvery wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTEvery wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
World English Bible
WEBEvery wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTEvery wise woman hath builded her house, And the foolish with her hands breaketh it down.
American King James Version
AKJVEvery wise woman builds her house: but the foolish plucks it down with her hands.
King James Bible
KJVEvery wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
American Standard Version
ASVEvery wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish will pull down with her hands that also which is built.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe wisdom of women buildeth their house; but folly plucketh it down with her hands.
English Revised Version
ERVEvery wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTEvery wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
World English Bible
WEBEvery wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTEvery wise woman hath builded her house, And the foolish with her hands breaketh it down.
American King James Version
AKJVEvery wise woman builds her house: but the foolish plucks it down with her hands.