Proverbs 14:2 · KJV
“He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but {he that is} perverse in his ways despiseth him.”
— Proverbs 14:2
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
In the mouth of the foolish {is} a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Proverbs 14 — Context
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
2He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but {he that is} perverse in his ways despiseth him.
3In the mouth of the foolish {is} a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
4Where no oxen {are}, the crib {is} clean: but much increase {is} by the strength of the ox.
Cross References
2 Timothy 3:2-3
For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
Acts 10:35
But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
Proverbs 28:6
Better {is} the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than {he that is} perverse {in his} ways, though he {be} rich.
Psalms 112:1
Praise ye the LORD. Blessed {is} the man {that} feareth the LORD, {that} delighteth greatly in his commandments. {Praise...: Heb. Hallelujah}
Job 28:28
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that {is} wisdom; and to depart from evil {is} understanding.
Romans 2:4-5
Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
Luke 10:16
He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this {is} the whole {duty} of man. {Let...: or, The end of the matter, even all that hath been heard, is}