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Proverbs 19:14
House and substance, are an inheritance from one’s fathers, but, from Yahweh, cometh a wife who is prudent.
Proverbs 19:14 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 19:14 in other translations
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
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In context
11 The discretion of a man, deferreth his anger, and, his adorning, is to pass over transgression.
12 The growl as of a young lion, is the rage of a king, but, like dew upon the grass, is his good pleasure.
13 Engulfing ruin to his father, is a son that is a dullard,—and, a continuous dripping, are the contentions of a wife.
14 House and substance, are an inheritance from one’s fathers, but, from Yahweh, cometh a wife who is prudent.
15 Sloth, falleth into a deep sleep, and, a soul that is indolent, shall famish.
16 One who guardeth the commandment, guardeth his life, he that is reckless in his ways, shall die.
17 A lender to Yahweh, is one who sheweth favour to the poor, and, his good deed, He will pay him back.
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