Proverbs 14:3 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 14:3 MSG (The Message)
Frivolous talk provokes a derisive smile; wise speech evokes nothing but respect.
Proverbs 14:3 KJV (King James Version)
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Proverbs 14:3 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.
Proverbs 14:3 NCV (New Century Version)
Fools will be punished for their proud words, but the words of the wise will protect them.
Proverbs 14:3 ASV (American Standard Version)
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Proverbs 14:3 NIV (New International Version)
A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Proverbs 14:3 NKJV (New King James Version)
In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, But the lips of the wise will preserve them.
Proverbs 14:3 AMP (Amplified Bible)
In the mouth of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God] is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise [when they speak with godly wisdom] will protect them.
Proverbs 14:3 NLT (New Living Translation)
A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe.
Proverbs 14:3 TPT (The Passion Translation)
The words of a proud fool will all come back to haunt him. But the words of the wise will become a shield of protection around them.
Proverbs 14:3 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.