NASB
"In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them."
— Proverbs 14:3, NASB
“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.”
The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.
He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, But he who is devious in his ways despises Him.
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.
Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox.
A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness utters lies.
A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.