Bible verse
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Proverbs 14:3 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 14.
1 Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
2 He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.
5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
6 A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
7 Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
KJV
In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
ASV
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
ERV
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
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