Proverbs 14:2
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
In context
1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: But the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. 2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. 3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: But the lips of the wise shall preserve them. 4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: But much increase is by the strength of the ox.
5 A faithful witness will not lie: But a false witness will utter lies.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 14:2 in the NIV
Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 14:2 in the ESV
Whoever walks in uprightness fears the Lord, but he who is devious in his ways despises him.