Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 Standard Bible The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them. King James Bible In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve 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 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. Legacy Standard Bible In the mouth of the ignorant fool is a rod of lofty pride, But the lips of the wise will keep 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. American Standard Version In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them. Contemporary English Version Proud fools are punished for their stupid talk, but sensible talk can save your life. English Revised Version In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve 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. Good News Translation Proud fools talk too much; the words of the wise protect them. International Standard Version What a fool says brings a rod to his back, but the words of the wise protect them. Majority Standard Bible The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips 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. New Heart English Bible The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them. Webster's Bible Translation In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. World English Bible The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA rod of pride [is] in the mouth of a fool, "" And the lips of the wise preserve them. Young's Literal Translation In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them. Smith's Literal Translation In the month of the foolish one a rod of pride: and the lips of the wise shall watch them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them. Catholic Public Domain Version In the mouth of the foolish, there is a rod of arrogance. But the lips of the wise guard them. New American Bible In the mouth of the fool is a rod for pride, but the lips of the wise preserve them. New Revised Standard Version The talk of fools is a rod for their backs, but the lips of the wise preserve them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIn the mouth of the foolish is provocation and disgrace; but the lips of wise men shall preserve them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Provocation and disgrace are in the mouth of the fool, and the lips of the wise will preserve them. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them. Brenton Septuagint Translation Out of the mouth of fools comes a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise preserve them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Wise Woman…2He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him. 3The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them. 4Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.… Cross References James 3:5-6 In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. / The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Proverbs 18:21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless. Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. Proverbs 10:19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. Proverbs 21:23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress. Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. 1 Peter 3:10 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. Proverbs 12:18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 13:3 He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin. Ecclesiastes 10:12-14 The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. / The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness. / Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming, and who can tell him what will come after him? Psalm 34:13 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech. Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Treasury of Scripture In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. the mouth Proverbs 18:6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. Proverbs 21:24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. Proverbs 22:8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail. but Proverbs 12:6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. Romans 10:9,10 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved… Revelation 3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Jump to Previous Fool Foolish Fool's Lips Mouth Preserve Pride Protect Rod Safe Talk WiseJump to Next Fool Foolish Fool's Lips Mouth Preserve Pride Protect Rod Safe Talk WiseProverbs 14 1. A wise woman builds her houseThe proud speech The Hebrew word for "proud" here is "גַּאֲוָה" (ga'avah), which conveys a sense of arrogance or haughtiness. In the ancient Near Eastern context, pride was often associated with a disregard for wisdom and humility, which were highly valued virtues. The "speech" of a fool, therefore, is not just about the words spoken but the attitude behind them. This phrase warns against the dangers of arrogance, which can lead to one's downfall. In a conservative Christian perspective, pride is seen as a sin that distances individuals from God, as it places self above divine wisdom. of a fool brings a rod to his back but the lips of the wise protect them But the lips of the wise shall preserve them (the wise) from the difficulties into which the foolish come by their rash talk. Verse 3. - In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride. חֹטֶר (choter), "rod," or "shoot," is found also in Isaiah 11:1. From the mouth of the arrogant fool proceeds a growth of vaunting and conceit, accompanied with insolence towards others, for which he is often chastised. So the tongue is compared to a sword (e.g. Psalm 57:4; Psalm 64:3; Jeremiah 18:18; Revelation 1:16. St. Gregory ('Mor. in Job.,' 24) applies this sentence to haughty preachers, who are anxious to appear superior to other people, and study more to chide and reprove than to encourage; "they know how to smite sharply, but not to sympathize with humility." Septuagint, "From the mouth of fools cometh a staff of insolence." The lips of the wise shall preserve them - the wise (Proverbs 13:3). These do not abuse speech to insult and injure others; and their words tend to conciliate others, and promote peace and good will (comp. Proverbs 12:6, 18).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The proudגַּאֲוָ֑ה (ga·’ă·wāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1346: Arrogance, majesty, ornament speech בְּֽפִי־ (bə·p̄î-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to of a fool אֱ֭וִיל (’ĕ·wîl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 191: Foolish brings a rod to his back, חֹ֣טֶר (ḥō·ṭer) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2415: Branch or twig, a rod but the lips וְשִׂפְתֵ֥י (wə·śip̄·ṯê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - fdc Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin of the wise חֲ֝כָמִ֗ים (ḥă·ḵā·mîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2450: Wise protect them. תִּשְׁמוּרֵֽם׃ (tiš·mū·rêm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to Links Proverbs 14:3 NIVProverbs 14:3 NLT Proverbs 14:3 ESV Proverbs 14:3 NASB Proverbs 14:3 KJV Proverbs 14:3 BibleApps.com Proverbs 14:3 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 14:3 Chinese Bible Proverbs 14:3 French Bible Proverbs 14:3 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 14:3 The fool's talk brings a rod (Prov. 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