Proverbs 14:3
“In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lippes of the wise shall preserue them.”
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Proverbs 14:3 Context
1Euery wise woman buildeth her house; but the foolish plucketh it downe with her hands. 2He that walketh in his vprightnesse, feareth the Lord: but he that is peruerse in his wayes, despiseth him. 3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lippes of the wise shall preserue them. 4Where no Oxen are, the crib is cleane: but much increase is by the strength of the Oxe. 5A faithfull witnesse will not lye: but a false witnesse will vtter lyes.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:3
In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
- King James Version
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for {his} back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for `his' pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
- American Standard Version (1901)
In the mouth of the foolish man is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will keep them safe.
- Basic English Bible
In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
- Darby Bible
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
- Webster's Bible
The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
- World English Bible
In the mouth of a fool [is] a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them.
- Youngs Literal Bible
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 14:3
14:3 A rod - His insolent speeches as they are like a rod, offensive to others, so, they make a rod for their own backs.