New International Version
A fool's mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

New Living Translation
A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe.

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.

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.

NASB 1995
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.

NASB 1977
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will preserve them.

Amplified Bible
In the mouth of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God] is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise [when they speak with godly wisdom] will protect them.

Christian Standard Bible
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline, but the lips of the wise protect them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline, but the lips of the wise protect them.

Contemporary English Version
Proud fools are punished for their stupid talk, but sensible talk can save your life.

Good News Translation
Proud fools talk too much; the words of the wise protect them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Because of a stubborn fool's words a whip is lifted against him, but wise people are protected by their speech.

International Standard Version
What a fool says brings a rod to his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

NET Bible
In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.