Proverbs 19:14

The Man of Integrity · Proverbs 19:1–29
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Translations

Modern
Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
Traditional
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.
Literal
A house and wealth are the inheritance of fathers, and from YHWH is a wife who is prudent.
Latin
Domus et divitiæ dantur a parentibus; a Domino autem proprie uxor prudens.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

Notes

No decision is more important for a son than choosing a good wife (compare Proverbs 31:10–31). A poor choice causes pain (compare 10:1; 11:22; 12:4; 21:9, 19; 25:24; 27:15–17). A wise man will seek the Lord's help to find an understanding wife.

Glossary

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Topics

Being a Good Wife Falling in Love Finding a Wife Good Wife Nagging Husband Wife: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wives: Good are from the Lord Womanhood Women: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To