Proverbs 14:1

The Passion Translation

Every wise woman encourages and builds up her family, but a foolish woman over time will tear it down by her own actions.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:13

A rebellious son breaks a father’s heart, and a nagging wife can drive you crazy!

Proverbs 21:19

It’s better to live in a hut in the wilderness than with a crabby, scolding spouse!

Proverbs 21:9

It’s better to live all alone in a rickety shack than to share a castle with a crabby spouse!

Ruth 4:11

Then all the elders and all the people who were at the gate said: “We are witnesses. May Yahweh make the woman who is coming into your house like Rachel and Leah, both of whom built up the house of Israel. May you become famous in Bethlehem! May you become very prosperous!