Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the LORD. New Living Translation Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth, but only the LORD can give an understanding wife. English Standard Version House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD. Berean Standard Bible Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD. King James Bible House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. New King James Version Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the LORD. New American Standard Bible House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the LORD. NASB 1995 House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the LORD. NASB 1977 House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, But a wife who has insight is from Yahweh. Amplified Bible House and wealth are the inheritance from fathers, But a wise, understanding, and sensible wife is [a gift and blessing] from the LORD. Christian Standard Bible A house and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible A house and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a sensible wife is from the LORD. American Standard Version House and riches are an inheritance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from Jehovah. Contemporary English Version You may inherit all you own from your parents, but a sensible wife is a gift from the LORD. English Revised Version House and riches are an inheritance from fathers: but a prudent wife is from the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Home and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a sensible wife comes from the LORD. Good News Translation A man can inherit a house and money from his parents, but only the LORD can give him a sensible wife. International Standard Version A house and self-sufficiency are a father's inheritance, but from the LORD comes an insightful wife. Majority Standard Bible Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD. NET Bible A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the LORD. New Heart English Bible House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. World English Bible House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHouse and wealth [are] the inheritance of fathers, "" And an understanding wife [is] from YHWH. Young's Literal Translation House and wealth are the inheritance of fathers, And from Jehovah is an understanding wife. Smith's Literal Translation A house and wealth the inheritance of fathers: and an understanding wife from Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHouse and riches are given by parents: but a prudent wife is properly from the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version A house and its riches are given by parents. But a prudent wife is particularly from the Lord. New American Bible Home and possessions are an inheritance from parents, but a prudent wife is from the LORD. New Revised Standard Version House and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHouse and riches are the inheritance from fathers; but a wife is betrothed to a man from the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A house and property is the inheritance of a father and a woman is betrothed to a man from LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917House and riches are the inheritance of fathers; But a prudent wife is from the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation Fathers divide house and substance to their children: but a wife is suited to a man by the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Man of Integrity…13A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping. 14Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD. 15Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.… Cross References Proverbs 18:22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD. Proverbs 31:10 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. Ephesians 5:25-33 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her / to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. ... Genesis 24:14 Now may it happen that the girl to whom I say, ‘Please let down your jar that I may drink,’ and who responds, ‘Drink, and I will water your camels as well’—let her be the one You have appointed for Your servant Isaac. By this I will know that You have shown kindness to my master.” Genesis 2:18 The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.” 1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. / But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife. Colossians 3:18-19 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. / Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. Ruth 3:11 And now do not be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you request, since all my fellow townspeople know that you are a woman of noble character. 1 Corinthians 11:3 But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. Ecclesiastes 9:9 Enjoy life with your beloved wife all the days of the fleeting life that God has given you under the sun—all your fleeting days. For this is your portion in life and in your labor under the sun. Genesis 24:67 And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. And Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death. 1 Timothy 5:14 So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander. 1 Corinthians 7:39 A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord. Genesis 2:24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. Treasury of Scripture House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. the inheritance Proverbs 18:22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD. Deuteronomy 21:16 Then it shall be, when he maketh his sons to inherit that which he hath, that he may not make the son of the beloved firstborn before the son of the hated, which is indeed the firstborn: Joshua 11:23 So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD said unto Moses; and Joshua gave it for an inheritance unto Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. And the land rested from war. and a Proverbs 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 18:22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD. Proverbs 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Jump to Previous Fathers Good Heritage House Houses Inheritance Inherited Parents Prudent Riches Sense Understanding Wealth WifeJump to Next Fathers Good Heritage House Houses Inheritance Inherited Parents Prudent Riches Sense Understanding Wealth WifeProverbs 19 1. Life and ConductHouses and wealth In the ancient Near Eastern context, "houses and wealth" were tangible symbols of stability, security, and prosperity. The Hebrew word for "houses" (בָּתִּים, batim) signifies not just physical structures but also the household and family lineage. "Wealth" (הוֹן, hon) encompasses material riches and possessions. These are typically passed down through generations, reflecting the cultural norm of inheritance. The verse acknowledges the human capacity to provide materially for one's descendants, emphasizing the importance of family legacy and stewardship. are inherited from fathers but a prudent wife is from the LORD Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Housesבַּ֣יִת (ba·yiṯ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house and wealth וָ֭הוֹן (wā·hō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1952: Wealth, sufficiency are inherited נַחֲלַ֣ת (na·ḥă·laṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion from fathers, אָב֑וֹת (’ā·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1: Father but a prudent מַשְׂכָּֽלֶת׃ (maś·kā·leṯ) Verb - Hifil - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 7919: To be, circumspect, intelligent wife אִשָּׁ֥ה (’iš·šāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female [is] from the LORD. וּ֝מֵיְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Proverbs 19:14 NIVProverbs 19:14 NLT Proverbs 19:14 ESV Proverbs 19:14 NASB Proverbs 19:14 KJV Proverbs 19:14 BibleApps.com Proverbs 19:14 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 19:14 Chinese Bible Proverbs 19:14 French Bible Proverbs 19:14 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 19:14 House and riches are an inheritance (Prov. 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