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Every wise woman builds her house, But the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

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A Woman's Pivotal Influence

Commentators unanimously affirm the profound impact a woman has on her household's success or failure. A wise woman, through prudent management, diligent care, and fostering growth in her family, builds her home. Conversely, scholars note that a foolish woman, through willfulness and wastefulness, will as surely ruin her family as if she tore it down with her own hands.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Proverbs 14:1

18th Century

Theologian

Every wise woman - literally, Wise women. The fullest recognition that has yet come before us of the importance of woman, for good or evil, …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Proverbs 14:1

19th Century

Bishop

Every wise woman buildeth her house.— This should be rendered, “The wisdom (literally, wisdoms; see above on Pro…

John Gill

John Gill

On Proverbs 14:1

17th Century

Pastor

Every wise woman builds her house

Not only by her fruitfulness, as Leah and Rachel built up the house of Israel; b…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Proverbs 14:1

17th Century

Minister

A woman who has no fear of God, who is willful and wasteful, and indulges her ease, will as certainly ruin her family, as if she tore her house dow…