Proverbs 14:3
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
In other versions
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for `his' pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
ASV
In the mouth of the foolish man is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will keep them safe.
BBE
In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
DBY
The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, But the lips of the wise protect them.
WEB
In the mouth of a fool `is' a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them.
YLT
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
ENG
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
WBT
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
BSB
In context
1Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
2He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
4Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
5A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.