The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,[a]
but the lips of the wise protect them.(A)

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  1. 14:3 Some emend to In the mouth of a fool is a rod for his back

By the mouth of a fool comes (A)a rod for his back,[a]
    (B)but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

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  1. Proverbs 14:3 Or In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride