Proverbs 14:3
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Footnotes
- gIsai. 11:1. Comp. Jer. 18:18.
- hSo ch. 12:6? Hos. 7:16.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back,
but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,
but the lips of the wise protect them.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,
but the lips of the wise protect them.
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NLTNew Living Translation
A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him,
but the words of the wise keep them safe.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride,
but the lips of the wise preserve them.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press