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- Verse 1
Proverbs 14:1
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
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Barnes' Notes
Every wise woman - literally, Wise women. The fullest recognition that has as yet met us of the importance of woman, for good or evil, in all human society.
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
Every wise woman Some texts read the wisdoms (plur. of excellence, as in Pro 9:1) of women. And so in next clause, the folly (of women). A slightly different reading is followed by A.V. and R.V., the…
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