Proverbs 14:3
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
American King James Version (AKJV)
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
American Standard Version (ASV)
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
In the mouth of the foolish man is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will keep them safe.
Webster's Revision
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
World English Bible
The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
English Revised Version (ERV)
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Clarke's Proverbs 14:3 Bible Commentary
The mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride - The reproofs of such a person are ill-judged and ill-timed, and generally are conveyed in such language as renders them not only ineffectual, but displeasing, and even irritating.
Barnes's Proverbs 14:3 Bible Commentary
A rod of pride - i. e., The pride shown in his speech is as a rod with which he strikes down others and himself.
Wesley's Proverbs 14:3 Bible Commentary
14:3 A rod - His insolent speeches as they are like a rod, offensive to others, so, they make a rod for their own backs.
