3
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Compare Versions
Christian Standard Bible
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline, 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.
King James Version
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.
New International Version
A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.
New King James Version
In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, But the lips of the wise will preserve them.
New Living Translation
A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe.
World English Bible
The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.