Proverbs 14:1,8 – Wisdom and Folly

BIBLE TEXT

Proverbs 14:1,8

SUMMARY

Wisdom and folly continue to mark human behavior.

ANALYSIS

The contrast between wisdom and folly continues to be emphasized. Chapter 14 begins once again with the contrast between the wise woman who builds her house and the foolish woman who tears it down.  We are reminded of Proverbs 9:13-18. (See “Wisdom and Folly” and “View of Women in Proverbs” entries in Bible in the World.)