Proverbs 14:3
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3The talk of a fool is a rod for his back,
but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
Copyright 1952, 1946, 1971, 1957, 1977 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America.
In other versions
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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