Proverbs 14:3

New American Standard Bible

³In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back,
But ^(A)the lips of the wise will protect them.

Proverbs 14:3

American Standard Version

³In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride;
But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

²⁵A truthful witness saves lives,
But one who ^(A)declares lies is ^[a]deceitful.

²⁵A true witness delivereth souls;
But he that ^[a]uttereth lies causeth deceit.

New American Standard Bible (NASB)

American Standard Version (ASV)