King James Bible
KJVEvery wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
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. |