Proverbs 14:3
New International Version
Proverbs 14:3
Holman 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
- Proverbs 14:3 Some emend to In the mouth of a fool is a rod for his back
Proverbs 14:7-9
New International Version
7 Stay away from a fool,
for you will not find knowledge on their lips.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,(A)
but the folly of fools is deception.(B)
9 Fools mock at making amends for sin,
but goodwill is found among the upright.
Proverbs 14:7-9
Holman Christian Standard Bible
7 Stay away from a foolish man;
you will gain no knowledge from his speech.(A)
8 The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
9 Fools mock at making restitution,[a]
but there is goodwill among the upright.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:9 Or at guilt offerings
Proverbs 14:15-17
New International Version
Proverbs 14:15-17
Holman Christian Standard Bible
17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
and a man who schemes is hated.(C)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:15 Lit the prudent understand
- Proverbs 14:16 Or and falls
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