Proverbs 14:3
Lexham English Bible
3 In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride,
but the lips of the wise preserve them.
Proverbs 14:3
English Standard Version
3 By the mouth of a fool comes (A)a rod for his back,[a]
(B)but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 14:3 Or In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride
Proverbs 14:7-9
Lexham English Bible
7 Leave the presence of a foolish man,[a]
for you will not come to know words of knowledge.[b]
8 The wisdom of the clever is understanding his ways,
but the folly of fools is deceit.
9 Fools mock[c] the guilt offering,
but among the upright, it is favorable.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 14:7 Literally “from the presence belonging to a man of foolishness”
- Proverbs 14:7 Literally “lips of knowledge”
- Proverbs 14:9 Hebrew “he mocks”
Proverbs 14:7-9
English Standard Version
7 Leave the presence of a fool,
for there you do not meet words of knowledge.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way,
but the folly of fools is deceiving.
9 (A)Fools mock at the guilt offering,
but the upright enjoy acceptance.[a]
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 14:9 Hebrew but among the upright is acceptance
Proverbs 14:15-17
Lexham English Bible
15 The simple will believe every word,
but the clever will consider his step.
16 The wise is cautious and turns from evil,
but the fool throws off restraint and is confident.
17 He who is short of temper[a] will act foolishly,
and the man who schemes will be hated.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 14:17 Literally “nostril”
Proverbs 14:15-17
English Standard Version
15 (A)The simple believes everything,
but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
16 (B)One who is wise is cautious[a] and (C)turns away from evil,
but a fool is reckless and careless.
17 A man of (D)quick temper acts foolishly,
and a man of evil devices is hated.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 14:16 Or fears [the Lord]
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