Proverbs 14:3
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- 6 The preposition בְּ (bet) may denote (1) exchange: “in exchange for” foolish talk there is a rod; or (2) cause: “because of” foolish talk.
- 7 The noun פֶּה (peh, “mouth”) functions as a metonymy of cause for what is said (“speech, words, talk”).
- 8 The reads גַּאֲוָה (ga’avah, “pride”) which creates an awkward sense “in the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride” (cf. , ). The editors suggest emending the form to גֵּוֹה (“disciplining-rod”) to create tighter parallelism and irony: “in the mouth of a fool is a rod for the back” (e.g., Prov 10:13). What the fools says will bring discipline. Heb “a rod of back.” The noun גֵּוֹה functions as a genitive of specification: “a rod for his back.” The fool is punished because of what he says.
- 9 Heb “lips.” The term “lips” is a metonymy of cause, meaning what they say. The wise by their speech will find protection.
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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.
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KJV 1900King James Version
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride:
But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
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