Proverbs 14:2
Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways.
In context
1 The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. 2 Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways. 3 A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them. 4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests.
5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 14:2 in the KJV
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
- 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.