Proverbs 14:3; Proverbs 14:7-9; Proverbs 14:15-17

Proverbs 14:3

3 Out of the mouth of fools a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise preserve them.

Proverbs 14:7-9

7 All things are adverse to a foolish man; but wise lips are the weapons of discretion.

8 The wisdom of the prudent will understand their ways; but the folly of fools leads astray.

9 The houses of transgressors will need purification; but the houses of the just are acceptable.

Proverbs 14:15-17

15 The simple believes every word: but the prudent man betakes himself to after-thought.

16 A wise man fears, and departs from evil; but the fool trusts in himself, and joins himself with the transgressor.

17 A passionate man acts inconsiderately; but a sensible man bears up under many things.