Verse Comparison: 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.
Amplified® Bible
In the fool's own mouth is a rod [to shame] his pride, but the wise men's lips preserve them.
Contemporary English Version
Proud fools are punished for their stupid talk, but sensible talk can save your life.
Darby English Version
In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Good News Bible
Proud fools talk too much; the words of the wise protect 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 talk brings a rod to his back,
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.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The mouth of the foolish calls for a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.
Revised Standard Version
The talk of a fool is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will 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.
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