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
International Standard Version
3 What a fool says brings[a] a rod to his back,
but the words of the wise protect them.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 14:3 Lit. The mouth of the fool
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
International Standard Version
7 Stay away from a foolish man,
for you will not find competent advice.
8 The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live,
but a fool’s stupidity deceives him.
9 Fools make fun of guilt,
but among the upright there are good intentions.
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
International Standard Version
15 An unthinking person believes everything,
but the prudent one thinks before acting.[a]
16 The wise person fears and turns away from evil,
but a fool is reckless and overconfident.
17 A quick tempered person does foolish things,
and a devious man is hated.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 14:15 Lit. one considers his steps
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