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A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him,
    but the words of the wise keep them safe.

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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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Footnotes

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

25 A truthful witness saves lives,
    but a false witness is a traitor.

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

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