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 14:3
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Footnotes
- 14.3 Cn: Heb a rod of pride
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 14:7-9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
7 Leave the presence of a fool,
for there you do not find words of knowledge.
8 It is the wisdom of the clever to understand where they go,
but the folly of fools misleads.(A)
9 Fools mock at the guilt offering,[a]
but the upright enjoy God’s favor.
Footnotes
- 14.9 Meaning of Heb uncertain
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)
Proverbs 14:15-17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
15 The simple believe everything,
but the clever consider their steps.
16 The wise are cautious and turn away from evil,
but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.(A)
17 One who is quick-tempered acts foolishly,
and the schemer is hated.(B)
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