Verse Comparison: Proverbs 14:1
American Standard Version
Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
Amplified® Bible
EVERY WISE woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
Contemporary English Version
A woman's family is held together by her wisdom, but it can be destroyed by her foolishness.
Darby English Version
The wisdom of women buildeth their house; but folly plucketh it down with her hands.
Good News Bible
Homes are made by the wisdom of women, but are destroyed by foolishness.
King James Version
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
New American Standard Bible
The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.
New International Version
The wise woman builds her house,
but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
New King James Version
The wise woman builds her house,
But the foolish pulls it down with her hands.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.
Revised Standard Version
Wisdom builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down.
Young's Literal Translation
Every wise woman hath builded her house, And the foolish with her hands breaketh it down.
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