Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 14:3
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Berean Standard Bible
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
King James Version
In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
World English Bible
The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
American Standard Version
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 14
1 Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
2 He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
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