Bible verse
Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
Proverbs 14:1 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 14.
1 Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
2 He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.
5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
KJV
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
ASV
Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
ERV
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
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