“He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.”
Proverbs 14:2 (BSB)
Context Reading
1Every 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. 4Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.