Proverbs 14:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

wise. Hebrew. chokmoth (see note on Proverbs 1:2), wisdoms, plural (with verb in singular) for emphasis. Figure of speech Hypallage (App-6). the true wisdom of women, which is put for the wise woman. The word is pointed as an Adjective by mistake. See notes on Proverbs 1:20; Proverbs 9:1; Proverbs 14:1.

buildeth. has built. Preterite tense, implying the outcome of past wisdom.

the foolish. a foolish woman. Hebrew. 'evil. Same word as in verses: Proverbs 14:3; Proverbs 14:8; Proverbs 14:9; Proverbs 3:17; Proverbs 3:18; Proverbs 3:24; Proverbs 3:29. Not the same word as in verses: Proverbs 14:7; Proverbs 14:8; Proverbs 14:16; Proverbs 7:24.

plucketh it down. will tear it down: future, because folly's present course is continuous to the end.

Proverbs 14:1

1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.