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
“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 forhispride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them. ”
“The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.”
“In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.”
“In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them.”
“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 is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.”
A wise woman builds up her household. But a foolish one will pull down with her own hands what has been built up.
One who walks on a virtuous journey, and who fears God, is despised by him who advances along a disreputable way.
In the mouth of the foolish, there is a rod of arrogance. But the lips of the wise guard them.
Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty. But where there are many crops, there the strength of the ox is manifest.
A faithful witness will not lie. But a deceitful witness offers a lie.
A mocker seeks wisdom and does not find it. The doctrine of the prudent is accessible.