Proverbs 14:3

King James Version (KJV)

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

In context

1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

KJV King James Version: In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
WEB World English Bible: The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
ASV American Standard Version: In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: In the mouth of a fool [is] a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them.
DBY Darby Translation: In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
WBS Webster Bible: In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.