Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Whoever fears the LORD walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways. New Living Translation Those who follow the right path fear the LORD; those who take the wrong path despise him. English Standard Version Whoever walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is devious in his ways despises him. Berean Standard Bible He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him. King James Bible He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. New King James Version He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But he who is perverse in his ways despises Him. New American Standard Bible One who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But one who is devious in his ways despises Him. NASB 1995 He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But he who is devious in his ways despises Him. NASB 1977 He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But he who is crooked in his ways despises Him. Legacy Standard Bible He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, But he who is devious in his ways despises Him. Amplified Bible He who walks in uprightness [reverently] fears the LORD [and obeys and worships Him with profound respect], But he who is devious in his ways despises Him. Christian Standard Bible Whoever lives with integrity fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Whoever lives with integrity fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him. American Standard Version He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. Contemporary English Version By living right, you show that you respect the LORD; by being deceitful, you show that you despise him. English Revised Version He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever lives right fears the LORD, but a person who is devious in his ways despises him. Good News Translation Be honest and you show that you have reverence for the LORD; be dishonest and you show that you do not. International Standard Version Someone whose conduct is upright fears the LORD, but whoever is devious in his ways despises him. Majority Standard Bible He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him. NET Bible The one who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is perverted in his ways despises him. New Heart English Bible He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him. Webster's Bible Translation He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. World English Bible He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhoever is walking in his uprightness is fearing YHWH, "" And the perverted is despising Him [in] his ways. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is walking in his uprightness is fearing Jehovah, And the perverted in his ways is despising Him. Smith's Literal Translation He going in his uprightness will fear Jehovah: and he perverted in his ways, despised him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe that walketh in the right way, and feareth God, is despised by him that goeth by an infamous way. Catholic Public Domain Version One who walks on a virtuous journey, and who fears God, is despised by him who advances along a disreputable way. New American Bible Those who walk uprightly fear the LORD, but those who are devious in their ways spurn him. New Revised Standard Version Those who walk uprightly fear the LORD, but one who is devious in conduct despises him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe who walks in uprightness has reverence for the LORD; but he who is perverse in his ways despises him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He that walks in uprightness is in awe of LORD JEHOVAH and he that is shifty in his way despises him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth Him. Brenton Septuagint Translation He that walks uprightly fears the Lord; but he that is perverse in his ways shall be dishonoured. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Wise Woman1Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. 2He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him. 3The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.… Cross References Proverbs 16:6 By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil. Proverbs 28:18 He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. Proverbs 10:9 He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out. Proverbs 19:1 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse. Proverbs 11:3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them. Proverbs 13:6 Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner. Proverbs 20:7 The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him. Proverbs 21:29 A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure. Proverbs 22:1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold. Proverbs 28:6 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse. Psalm 25:12-14 Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the path chosen for him. / His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. / The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them. Psalm 112:1 Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments. Psalm 128:1 A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways! Isaiah 33:15-16 He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil— / he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured. Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Treasury of Scripture He that walks in his uprightness fears the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despises him. that walketh Proverbs 16:17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. Proverbs 28:6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. 1 Kings 3:6 And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. but Proverbs 11:12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. Job 12:4 I am as one mocked of his neighbour, who calleth upon God, and he answereth him: the just upright man is laughed to scorn. Psalm 123:3,4 Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt… Jump to Previous Despises Despiseth Despising Devious Fear Feareth Fearing Fears Gives Goes Honour Perverse Perverted Righteousness Twisted Upright Uprightness Walk Walketh Walking Walks Way WaysJump to Next Despises Despiseth Despising Devious Fear Feareth Fearing Fears Gives Goes Honour Perverse Perverted Righteousness Twisted Upright Uprightness Walk Walketh Walking Walks Way WaysProverbs 14 1. A wise woman builds her houseHe who walks in uprightness The phrase "walks in uprightness" suggests a lifestyle characterized by integrity and moral rectitude. The Hebrew word for "uprightness" is "yashar," which conveys a sense of straightness or correctness. In the ancient Near Eastern context, walking was often used metaphorically to describe one's conduct or way of life. Thus, this phrase emphasizes a consistent, daily commitment to living according to God's standards. The imagery of walking suggests a journey, indicating that uprightness is not a static state but an ongoing pursuit. fears the LORD but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He who walksהוֹלֵ֣ךְ (hō·w·lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk in uprightness בְּ֭יָשְׁרוֹ (bə·yā·šə·rōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3476: Straightness, uprightness fears יְרֵ֣א (yə·rê) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 3373: Fearing, reverent the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel but the one who is devious וּנְל֖וֹז (ū·nə·lō·wz) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 3868: To turn aside, to depart, be perverse in his ways דְּרָכָ֣יו (də·rā·ḵāw) Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action despises Him. בּוֹזֵֽהוּ׃ (bō·w·zê·hū) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 959: To disesteem Links Proverbs 14:2 NIVProverbs 14:2 NLT Proverbs 14:2 ESV Proverbs 14:2 NASB Proverbs 14:2 KJV Proverbs 14:2 BibleApps.com Proverbs 14:2 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 14:2 Chinese Bible Proverbs 14:2 French Bible Proverbs 14:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 14:2 He who walks in his uprightness fears (Prov. 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