Proverbs 14:2 bbe — He who goes on his way in righteousness has before him the fear of the Lord; but he whose ways are twisted gives him no…

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"He who goes on his way in righteousness has before him the fear of the Lord; but he whose ways are twisted gives him no honour."

— Proverbs 14:2, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 14 — Context

1

Wisdom is building her house, but the foolish woman is pulling it down with her hands.

2

He who goes on his way in righteousness has before him the fear of the Lord; but he whose ways are twisted gives him no honour.

3

In the mouth of the foolish man is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will keep them safe.

4

Where there are no oxen, their food-place is clean; but much increase comes through the strength of the ox.

5

A true witness does not say what is false, but a false witness is breathing out deceit.

Proverbs 14:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 14:2 say?
Proverbs 14:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He who goes on his way in righteousness has before him the fear of the Lord; but he whose ways are twisted gives him no honour.”
Where is Proverbs 14:2 in the Bible?
Proverbs 14:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 14, verse 2.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 14:2.
What translation should I read Proverbs 14:2 in?
Proverbs 14:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 14:2?
Proverbs 14:2 reads (BBE): “He who goes on his way in righteousness has before him the fear of the Lord; but he whose ways are twisted gives him no honour.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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