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Proverbs 14:3
In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.
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New Living Translation
A fool's proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe.
A fool's proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe.
Update Bible Version
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
New Century Version
Fools will be punished for their proud words, but the words of the wise will protect them.
Fools will be punished for their proud words, but the words of the wise will protect them.
Webster's Bible Translation
In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
World English Bible
The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, But the lips of the wise protect them.
The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, But the lips of the wise protect them.
Amplified Bible
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.
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.
English Standard Version
By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
The yerde of pride is in the mouth of a fool; the lippis of wijs men kepen hem.
The yerde of pride is in the mouth of a fool; the lippis of wijs men kepen hem.
English Revised Version
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Berean Standard Bible
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Contemporary English Version
Proud fools are punished for their stupid talk, but sensible talk can save your life.
Proud fools are punished for their stupid talk, but sensible talk can save your life.
American Standard Version
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Bible in Basic English
In the mouth of the foolish man is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will keep them safe.
In the mouth of the foolish man is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will keep them safe.
Complete Jewish Bible
From the mouth of a fool sprouts pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.
From the mouth of a fool sprouts pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Darby Translation
In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Easy-to-Read Version
Foolish words cause you trouble; wise words protect you.
Foolish words cause you trouble; wise words protect you.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
King James Version (1611)
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lippes of the wise shall preserue them.
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lippes of the wise shall preserue them.
New Life Bible
A foolish man's talk brings a stick to his back, but the lips of the wise will keep them safe.
A foolish man's talk brings a stick to his back, but the lips of the wise will keep them safe.
New Revised Standard
The talk of fools is a rod for their backs, but the lips of the wise preserve them.
The talk of fools is a rod for their backs, but the lips of the wise preserve them.
Geneva Bible (1587)
In the mouth of the foolish is the rod of pride: but the lippes of the wise preserue them.
In the mouth of the foolish is the rod of pride: but the lippes of the wise preserue them.
George Lamsa Translation
In the mouth of the foolish is provocation and disgrace; but the lips of wise men shall preserve them.
In the mouth of the foolish is provocation and disgrace; but the lips of wise men shall preserve them.
Good News Translation
Proud fools talk too much; the words of the wise protect them.
Proud fools talk too much; the words of the wise protect them.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
In the mouth of the foolish, is a haughty rod, but, as for the lips of the wise, thou shalt give heed to them!
In the mouth of the foolish, is a haughty rod, but, as for the lips of the wise, thou shalt give heed to them!
Douay-Rheims Bible
In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them.
In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them.
Revised Standard Version
The talk of a fool is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
The talk of a fool is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
In the mouth of the foolishe is the rodde of pryde: but the lippes of the wyse wyll preserue them.
In the mouth of the foolishe is the rodde of pryde: but the lippes of the wyse wyll preserue them.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
Out of the mouth of fools comes a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise preserve them.
Out of the mouth of fools comes a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise preserve them.
Christian Standard Bible®
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,but the lips of the wise protect them.
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,but the lips of the wise protect them.
Hebrew Names Version
The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, But the lips of the wise protect them.
The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, But the lips of the wise protect them.
King James Version
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Lexham English Bible
In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride, but the lips of the wise preserve them.
In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride, but the lips of the wise preserve them.
Literal Translation
A rod of pride is in the mouth of a fool, but the lips of the wise shall keep them.
A rod of pride is in the mouth of a fool, but the lips of the wise shall keep them.
Young's Literal Translation
In the mouth of a fool [is] a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them.
In the mouth of a fool [is] a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
In the mouth of the foolish is the boostinge of lordshipe, but ye lippes of ye wyse wilbe warre of soch.
In the mouth of the foolish is the boostinge of lordshipe, but ye lippes of ye wyse wilbe warre of soch.
THE MESSAGE
Frivolous talk provokes a derisive smile; wise speech evokes nothing but respect.
Frivolous talk provokes a derisive smile; wise speech evokes nothing but respect.
New American Standard Bible
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.
New King James Version
In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, But the lips of the wise will preserve them.
In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, But the lips of the wise will preserve them.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.
Legacy Standard Bible
In the mouth of the ignorant fool is a rod of lofty pride,But the lips of the wise will keep them.
In the mouth of the ignorant fool is a rod of lofty pride,But the lips of the wise will keep them.
Contextual Overview
3 In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the mouth: Proverbs 18:6, Proverbs 21:24, Proverbs 22:8, Proverbs 28:25, 1 Samuel 2:3, Job 5:21, Psalms 12:3, Psalms 31:18, Psalms 52:1, Psalms 52:2, Psalms 57:4, Daniel 7:20, James 3:5, James 3:6, 2 Peter 2:18, Revelation 15:5, Revelation 15:6
but: Proverbs 12:6, Romans 10:9, Romans 10:10, Revelation 3:10, Revelation 12:11
Reciprocal: Ezekiel 7:10 - pride
Cross-References
Genesis 19:24
Then the Lord rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah. It was sent down from the sky by the Lord .
Then the Lord rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah. It was sent down from the sky by the Lord .
Numbers 34:12
Then the border will continue down the Jordan River and its direction will be to the Salt Sea. This will be your land by its borders that surround it.'"
Then the border will continue down the Jordan River and its direction will be to the Salt Sea. This will be your land by its borders that surround it.'"
Deuteronomy 3:17
The Arabah and the Jordan River were also a border, from the sea of Kinnereth to the sea of the Arabah (that is, the Salt Sea), beneath the watershed of Pisgah to the east.
The Arabah and the Jordan River were also a border, from the sea of Kinnereth to the sea of the Arabah (that is, the Salt Sea), beneath the watershed of Pisgah to the east.
Joshua 3:16
the water coming downstream toward them stopped flowing. It piled up far upstream at Adam (the city near Zarethan); there was no water at all flowing to the sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea). The people crossed the river opposite Jericho.
the water coming downstream toward them stopped flowing. It piled up far upstream at Adam (the city near Zarethan); there was no water at all flowing to the sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea). The people crossed the river opposite Jericho.
Psalms 107:34
and a fruitful land into a barren place, because of the sin of its inhabitants.
and a fruitful land into a barren place, because of the sin of its inhabitants.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride,.... A proud tongue, or a tongue speaking proud and haughty things; with which foolish or wicked men smite others and wound and hurt their reputation and credit, and in the issue hurt themselves also; their tongue is not only a rod to others, but a scourge to themselves, or is the cause of evil coming upon them; such was the tongue of Pharaoh, as Jarchi on the place observes, Exodus 5:2; and of those the psalmist speaks of,
Psalms 73:9; and particularly of antichrist, whose mouth is opened in blasphemies against God, and his tabernacle, and his saints,
Revelation 13:5;
but the lips of the wise shall preserve them; from speaking such proud and haughty things against God and men; or from being hurt by the tongues of men or their own; yea, what coaxes out of their mouth is confounding and destructive to their enemies, Revelation 11:5.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
A rod of pride - i. e., The pride shown in his speech is as a rod with which he strikes down others and himself.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Proverbs 14:3. The mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride — The reproofs of such a person are ill-judged and ill-timed, and generally are conveyed in such language as renders them not only ineffectual, but displeasing, and even irritating.
