Proverbs 14:3
Legacy Standard Bible
3 In the mouth of the ignorant fool is a rod of lofty pride,
But (A)the lips of the wise will keep them.
Proverbs 14:3
American Standard Version
3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride;
But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Proverbs 14:7-9
Legacy Standard Bible
7 Leave the (A)presence of a fool,
As you have not known lips of knowledge there.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,
But (B)the folly of fools is deceit.
9 Ignorant fools scoff at guilt,
But (C)among the upright there is favor.
Proverbs 14:7-9
American Standard Version
7 [a]Go into the presence of a foolish man,
And thou shalt not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way;
But the folly of fools is deceit.
9 [b]A trespass-offering mocketh fools;
But among the upright there is [c]good will.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 14:7 Or, Go from . . . For thou wilt not etc.
- Proverbs 14:9 Or, Fools make a mock at sin
- Proverbs 14:9 Or, the favor of God
Proverbs 14:15-17
Legacy Standard Bible
15 The simple believes everything,
But the prudent one discerns his steps.
16 A wise man fears and (A)turns away from evil,
But a fool gets angry and feels secure.
17 A quick-tempered man acts in folly,
And a man of evil schemes is hated.
Proverbs 14:15-17
American Standard Version
15 The simple believeth every word;
But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil;
But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
17 He that is soon angry will deal foolishly;
And a man of wicked devices is hated.
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