Proverbs 14:3 cpdv — In the mouth of the foolish, there is a rod of arrogance. But the lips of the wise guard them.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"In the mouth of the foolish, there is a rod of arrogance. But the lips of the wise guard them. "

— Proverbs 14:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Proverbs 14 — Context

1

A wise woman builds up her household. But a foolish one will pull down with her own hands what has been built up.

2

One who walks on a virtuous journey, and who fears God, is despised by him who advances along a disreputable way.

3

In the mouth of the foolish, there is a rod of arrogance. But the lips of the wise guard them.

4

Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty. But where there are many crops, there the strength of the ox is manifest.

5

A faithful witness will not lie. But a deceitful witness offers a lie.

6

A mocker seeks wisdom and does not find it. The doctrine of the prudent is accessible.

Proverbs 14:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 14:3 say?
Proverbs 14:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “In the mouth of the foolish, there is a rod of arrogance. But the lips of the wise guard them. ”
Where is Proverbs 14:3 in the Bible?
Proverbs 14:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 14, verse 3.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 14:3.
What translation should I read Proverbs 14:3 in?
Proverbs 14:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 14:3?
Proverbs 14:3 reads (CPDV): “In the mouth of the foolish, there is a rod of arrogance. But the lips of the wise guard them. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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