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Proverbs 14:3
In the mouth of the foolish, is a haughty rod, but, as for the lips of the wise, thou shalt give heed to them!
Proverbs 14:3 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 Every, wise woman, buildeth up her house, but, a foolish one, with her own hands, would break it down.
2 He that walketh in his uprightness, is one who revereth Yahweh, but, he that is crooked in his way, is one who despiseth him.
3 In the mouth of the foolish, is a haughty rod, but, as for the lips of the wise, thou shalt give heed to them!
4 Without cattle, the crib is clean, but, much increase, is in the strength of the ox.
5 A faithful witness, will not deceive, but a false witness, uttereth deceitful things.
6 A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and there is none, but, knowledge, to the discerning, is easy.
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