Proverbs 14:3 | |
NASB: In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] back, But the lips of the wise will protect them. (NASB ©1995) GWT: Because of a stubborn fool's words a whip is lifted against him, but wise people are protected by their speech. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. ASV: In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them. BBE: In the mouth of the foolish man is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will keep them safe. DBY: In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. JPS: In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. WBS: In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. WEB: The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them. YLT: In the mouth of a fool [is] a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them. | |
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