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
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 14:8
Lexham English Bible
8 The wisdom of the clever is understanding his ways,
but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:8
Christian Standard Bible
8 The sensible person’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
Proverbs 14:15-16
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.
Proverbs 14:15-16
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 14:18
Lexham English Bible
18 The simple are adorned with folly,
but the clever are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:18
Christian Standard Bible
18 The inexperienced inherit foolishness,
but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 14:24
Lexham English Bible
24 The crown of the wise is their wealth;
the folly of fools is folly.
Proverbs 14:24
Christian Standard Bible
24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.
Proverbs 14:33
Lexham English Bible
33 In the heart[a] of him who has understanding, wisdom rests,
but even in the midst of fools it becomes known.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:33 Or “mind”
Proverbs 14:33
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 14:33 LXX reads unknown
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