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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
World English Bible (WEB)
The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Proverbs 14:3 Cross References
Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.
The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:
Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.
Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.