Proverbs 14:1

New English Translation

Every wise woman builds her household, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.

Cross References

1 Kings 16:31

As if following in the sinful footsteps of Jeroboam son of Nebat were not bad enough, he married Jezebel the daughter of King Ethbaal of the Sidonians. Then he worshiped and bowed to Baal.

2 Kings 11:1

When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she was determined to destroy the entire royal line.

Proverbs 19:13

A foolish child is the ruin of his father, and a contentious wife is like a constant dripping.

Proverbs 21:19

It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and easily-provoked woman.

Proverbs 21:9

It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.

Ruth 4:11

All the people who were at the gate and the elders replied, “We are witnesses. May the Lord make the woman who is entering your home like Rachel and Leah, both of whom built up the house of Israel! May you prosper in Ephrathah and become famous in Bethlehem.