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Proverbs 14:3
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A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.
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Proverbs 14:3 in Other Translations
KJV
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In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
ESV
3
By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
NLT
3
A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe.
MSG
3
Frivolous talk provokes a derisive smile; wise speech evokes nothing but respect.
CSB
3
The proud speech of a fool [brings] a rod [of discipline], but the lips of the wise protect them.
Proverbs 14:3 In-Context
1
The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
2
Whoever fears the LORD walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways.
3
A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.
4
Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests.
5
An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.
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S
Proverbs 10:14
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Ecclesiastes 10:12
2.
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Proverbs 10:13
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Proverbs 12:6
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