King James Version
Read in contextIn the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
All translations
Proverbs 14:3
5 of 5 translations contain this numbered verse.
World English Bible
Read in contextThe fool's talk brings a rod to his back, But the lips of the wise protect them.
American Standard Version
Read in contextIn the mouth of the foolish is a rod for `his' pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Young's Literal Translation
Read in contextIn the mouth of a fool `is' a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them.
Berean Standard Bible
Read in contextThe proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.