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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.

Translations

Proverbs 14:3 - Amplified Bible

In the fool's own mouth is a rod [to shame] his pride, but the wise men's lips preserve them.

Proverbs 14:3 - American Standard Version

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Proverbs 14:3 - Bible in Basic English

In the mouth of the foolish man is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will keep them safe.

Proverbs 14:3 - Darby Bible

In the fool`s mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Proverbs 14:3 - English Standard Version

By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

Proverbs 14:3 - King James Version

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

Proverbs 14:3 - La Biblia de las Americas

En la boca del necio hay una vara para su espalda,
pero los labios de los sabios los protegerán.

Proverbs 14:3 - The Message

Frivolous talk provokes a derisive smile;
   wise speech evokes nothing but respect.

 

Proverbs 14:3 - 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.

Proverbs 14:3 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

En la boca del necio hay una vara para su espalda,
Pero los labios de los sabios los protegerán.

Proverbs 14:3 - World English Bible

The fool`s talk brings a rod to his back, But the lips of the wise protect them.

Proverbs 14:3 - Young's Living Translation

In the mouth of a fool [is] a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them.

Proverbs 14:3 - Additional Comments

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