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

Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty,[b]
but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of an ox.

An honest witness does not deceive,
but a dishonest witness utters lies.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. 14:3 Some emend to In the mouth of a fool is a rod for his back
  2. 14:4 Or clean

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