Matthew Poole and continuators on Proverbs 14:1

1 EVery wise woman buildeth her house , but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands .

He speaks of the Woman not to exclude the Man, of whom this is no less true, but because the Women, especially in those times, were very industrious in managing their Husbands Estates, of which see Prov. 31.

Maintaineth and improveth her Family and Estate, as this Phrase is used, Exod. 1. 21. 2 Sam. 7. 11. Psal. 127. 1.

Either by her idleness and not using her hands, or by her foolish and sinful courses.