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Proverbs 14:3
In the mouth of the foolish is the rod of pride: but the lippes of the wise preserue them.
Proverbs 14:3 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 14:3 in other translations
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
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In context
1 A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish destroyeth it with her owne handes.
2 He that walketh in his righteousnes, feareth the Lord: but he that is lewde in his wayes, despiseth him.
3 In the mouth of the foolish is the rod of pride: but the lippes of the wise preserue them.
4 Where none oxen are, there the cribbe is emptie: but much increase cometh by the strength of the oxe.
5 A faithfull witnes will not lye: but a false record will speake lyes.
6 A scorner seeketh wisdome, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easie to him that will vnderstande.
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