Proverbs 19:14 Parallel Translations
NASB: House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the LORD. (NASB ©1995)
GWT: Home and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a sensible wife comes from the LORD.(GOD'S WORD®)
KJV: House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
ASV: House and riches are an inheritance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from Jehovah.
BBE: House and wealth are a heritage from fathers, but a wife with good sense is from the Lord.
DBY: House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers; but a prudent wife is from Jehovah.
ERV: House and riches are an inheritance from fathers: but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
JPS: House and riches are the inheritance of fathers; but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
WBS: House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
WEB: House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.
YLT: House and wealth are the inheritance of fathers, And from Jehovah is an understanding wife.
Proverbs 19:14 Cross References
XREF:2 Corinthians 12:14 Here for this third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you; for I do not seek what is yours, but you; for children are not responsible to save up for their parents, but parents for their children. (NASB ©1995)
Commentaries and Concordances
MHC: 19:14. A discreet and virtuous wife is more valuable than house and riches. 15. A sluggish, slothful disposition makes men poor; it brings them to want. And this applies both to the present life and that which is to come. 16. If we keep God's word, God's word will keep us from every thing really hurtful. We abuse the doctrine of free grace, if we think that it does away the necessity and advantage of obedience. Those that live at random must die. This truth is clearly taught in words enough to alarm the stoutest sinner. 17. God has chosen the poor of this world, to be rich in faith, and heirs of his kingdom. 18. When parents keep under foolish tenderness, they do their best to render children a comfort to them, and happy in themselves.
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