Proverbs 14:3
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
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English Standard Version
By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
New International Version
A fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In the mouth of the foolish, there is a rod of arrogance. But the lips of the wise guard them