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.

3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride:

But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean:

But much increase is by the strength of the ox.

3 A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him,

but the words of the wise keep them safe.

4 Without oxen a stable stays clean,

but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.

3 In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride,

But the lips of the wise will preserve them.

4 Where no oxen are, the trough is clean;

But much increase comes by the strength of an ox.

3 Fools will be punished for their proud words,

but the words of the wise will protect them.

4 When there are no oxen, no food is in the barn.

But with a strong ox, much grain can be grown.

3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride;

But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean;

But much increase is by the strength of the ox.

3 In the fool’s mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

3 Because of a stubborn fool’s words a whip is lifted against him, 

but wise people are protected by their speech. 

4 Where there are no cattle, the feeding trough is empty, 

but the strength of an ox produces plentiful harvests. 

3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,

but the lips of the wise protect them.

4 Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty,

but an abundant harvest comes

through the strength of an ox.

3 The talk of fools is a rod for their backs,

but the lips of the wise preserve them.

4 Where there are no oxen, there is no grain;

abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.

3 In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride,

but the lips of the wise preserve them.

4 When there are no oxen the manger is empty,

but an abundance of crops comes by the strength of an ox.

3 Foolish people are punished for what they say.

But the things wise people say keep them safe.

4 Where there are no oxen, the feed box is empty.

But a strong ox brings in a great harvest.

3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back,

But the lips of the wise will protect them.

4 Where no oxen are, the manger is clean,

But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox.