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

What a fool says brings[a] a rod to his back,
    but the words of the wise protect them.

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  1. Proverbs 14:3 Lit. The mouth of the fool

25 A truthful witness rescues lives,
but one who utters lies is deceitful.(A)

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25 A truthful witness saves lives,
    but the person who lies is deceitful.

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