Proverbs 14:3
Revised Standard Version
3 The talk of a fool is a rod for his back,[a]
but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:3 Cn: Heb a rod of pride
Proverbs 14:7-9
Revised Standard Version
7 Leave the presence of a fool,
for there you do not meet words of knowledge.
8 The wisdom of a prudent man is to discern his way,
but the folly of fools is deceiving.
9 God scorns the wicked,[a]
but the upright enjoy his favor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:9 Cn: Heb obscure
Proverbs 14:15-17
Revised Standard Version
15 The simple believes everything,
but the prudent looks where he is going.
16 A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil,
but a fool throws off restraint and is careless.
17 A man of quick temper acts foolishly,
but a man of discretion is patient.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:17 Gk: Heb is hated
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