Homilist Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman builds her house: but the foolish plucks it down with her hands. I. ITS GREAT POWER. 1. It can build up. "Every wise woman buildeth her house."(1) Materially. By her economy, industry, and wise management she increases its material resources. A good wife builds up her house — (2) Spiritually. A good wife by her example, her spirit, her admonitions, her reproofs, her prayers, rears in her house a very temple of industry, intelligence, and worship. 2. It can pull down. "The foolish plucketh it down with her hands." There are women who by their miserable tempers and degrading habits ruin their husbands and children. II. ITS NECESSARY QUALIFICATION. What is the necessary qualification for a good housewife? "Wisdom." (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.WEB: Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands. |
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