Berean Standard Bible
Proverbs 14:3
“The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.”
In context
1Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
2He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
3The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
5An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
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