Proverbs 14:3

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Proverbs 14:3 New International Version (NIV)

A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

Proverbs 14:3 The Message (MSG)

Frivolous talk provokes a derisive smile; wise speech evokes nothing but respect.

Proverbs 14:3 King James Version (KJV)

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Proverbs 14:3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.

Proverbs 14:3 New Century Version (NCV)

Fools will be punished for their proud words, but the words of the wise will protect them.

Proverbs 14:3 American Standard Version (ASV)

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Proverbs 14:3 New King James Version (NKJV)

In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, But the lips of the wise will preserve them.

Proverbs 14:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)

In the mouth of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God] is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise [when they speak with godly wisdom] will protect them.

Proverbs 14:3 New Living Translation (NLT)

A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe.

Proverbs 14:3 The Passion Translation (TPT)

The words of a proud fool will all come back to haunt him. But the words of the wise will become a shield of protection around them.

Proverbs 14:3 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.