Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionA fool's mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise 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. Berean Study Bible The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them. King James Bible In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. 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. American Standard Version In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them. Darby Bible Translation In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. Douay-Rheims Bible In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them. English Revised Version In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. Young's Literal Translation In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them. Links Proverbs 14:3 Bible HubProverbs 14:3 Bible Apps Proverbs 14:3 Open Bible |