Compare Proverbs 14:1
See this verse side-by-side in multiple translations to understand its full meaning.
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 | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| King James Bible (KJV) | Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. | |
| American Standard Version (ASV) | Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands. | |
| Douay Rheims Bible (DRB) | A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish will pull down with her hands that also which is built. | |
| Darby Bible Translation (DBT) | The wisdom of women buildeth their house; but folly plucketh it down with her hands. | |
| English Revised Version (ERV) | Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands. | |
| Webster Bible Translation (WBT) | Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. | |
| World English Bible (WEB) | Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands. | |
| Young's Literal Translation (YLT) | Every wise woman hath builded her house, And the foolish with her hands breaketh it down. | |
| American King James Version (AKJV) | Every wise woman builds her house: but the foolish plucks it down with her hands. |
King James Bible
KJV
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
American Standard Version
ASV
Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRB
A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish will pull down with her hands that also which is built.
Darby Bible Translation
DBT
The wisdom of women buildeth their house; but folly plucketh it down with her hands.
English Revised Version
ERV
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
Webster Bible Translation
WBT
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
World English Bible
WEB
Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
Young's Literal Translation
YLT
Every wise woman hath builded her house, And the foolish with her hands breaketh it down.
American King James Version
AKJV
Every wise woman builds her house: but the foolish plucks it down with her hands.