NET Bible
"In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them."
— Proverbs 14:3, NET Bible
“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 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.”
Every wise woman has built her household, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.
The one who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is perverted in his ways despises him.
In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.
Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is clean, but an abundant harvest is produced by strong oxen.
A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.
The scorner sought wisdom–there was none, but understanding was easy for a discerning person.