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Proverbs 14:3
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 14:3
Christian Standard Bible
3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,[a]
but the lips of the wise protect them.(A)
Footnotes
- 14:3 Some emend to In the mouth of a fool is a rod for his back
Proverbs 14:7-9
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 14:7-9
Christian Standard Bible
7 Stay away from a foolish person;
you will gain no knowledge from his speech.(A)
8 The sensible person’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
9 Fools mock at making reparation,[a]
but there is goodwill among the upright.
Footnotes
- 14:9 Or at guilt offerings
Proverbs 14:15-17
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 14:15-17
Christian Standard Bible
16 A wise person is cautious and turns from evil,(B)
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.[b]
17 A quick-tempered person acts foolishly,
and one who schemes is hated.(C)
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