Parallel Verses

The Emphasized Bible

In the mouth of the foolish, is a haughty rod, but, as for the lips of the wise, thou shalt give heed to them!

New American Standard Bible

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back,
But the lips of the wise will protect them.

King James Version

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Holman Bible

The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,
but the lips of the wise protect them.

International Standard Version

What a fool says brings a rod to his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

A Conservative Version

In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

American Standard Version

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Amplified


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.

Bible in Basic English

In the mouth of the foolish man is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will keep them safe.

Darby Translation

In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Julia Smith Translation

In the month of the foolish one a rod of pride: and the lips of the wise shall watch them.

King James 2000

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Lexham Expanded Bible

In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride, but the lips of the wise preserve them.

Modern King James verseion

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise shall keep them.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

In the mouth of the foolish is the boasting of lordship; but the lips of the wise will beware of such.

NET Bible

In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

New Heart English Bible

The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

Webster

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

World English Bible

The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

Youngs Literal Translation

In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
In the mouth
פּה 
Peh 
Usage: 497

of the foolish
אויל 
'eviyl 
Usage: 26

is a rod
חטר 
Choter 
rod
Usage: 2

of pride
גּאוה 
Ga`avah 
Usage: 19

but the lips
שׂפת שׂפה 
Saphah 
Usage: 176

of the wise
חכם 
Chakam 
Usage: 137

שׁמר 
Shamar 
Usage: 468

Context Readings

Proverbs Of Solomon

2 He that walketh in his uprightness, is one who revereth Yahweh, but, he that is crooked in his way, is one who despiseth him. 3 In the mouth of the foolish, is a haughty rod, but, as for the lips of the wise, thou shalt give heed to them! 4 Without cattle, the crib is clean, but, much increase, is in the strength of the ox.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:6

The words of the lawless, are - of lying in wait for blood, but, the mouth of the upright, shall deliver them.

1 Samuel 2:3

Do not multiply words, so loftily - loftily, Nor let arrogance proceed from your mouth, - For, a GOD of knowledge, is Yahweh, And, for himself, are great doings made firm.

Job 5:21

During the scourge of the tongue, shalt thou be hid, neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh;

Psalm 12:3

May Yahweh cut off All the lips that utter smooth things, - the tongue that speaketh swelling words;

Psalm 31:18

Let false lips be made dumb, - which are speaking - against a righteous one - arrogantly, with pride and contempt.

Psalm 52:1-2

Why dost thou boast thyself of wickedness, O mighty man? The lovingkindness of GOD, lasteth all the day.

Psalm 57:4

My soul, is in the midst of lions, I lie down amidst flames, As for the sons of men, Their teeth, are spear and arrows, And, their tongue, is a sharp sword.

Proverbs 18:6

the lips of a dullard, enter into contention, and his mouth, for blows, crieth out.

Proverbs 21:24

A haughty insolent one - Scoffer is his name, is he that acteth in a transport of pride.

Proverbs 22:8

He that soweth perversity, shall reap trouble, and, the rod of his wrath, shall be ready.

Proverbs 28:25

The ambitious in soul, stirreth up strife, but, he that trusteth in Yahweh, shall be enriched.

Daniel 7:20

also concerning the ten horns, which were in his head, and the other, which came up, and there fell - from among them that were before it - three, - and this horn which had, eyes, and, a mouth, speaking great things, and, his look, was more proud than his fellows:

Romans 10:9-10

That, if thou shalt confess the declaration with thy mouth - That Jesus is, Lord, and shalt believe with thy hear - That, God, raised him from among the dead, thou shalt be saved; -

James 3:5-6

So, also, the tongue, is, a little member, and yet, of great things, maketh boast. Lo! how small a fire, kindleth, how great a forest;

2 Peter 2:18

For, great swelling words of vanity, uttering, they entice with carnal covetings - in wanton ways - them who are, well-nigh, escaping from the men who, in error, have their behaviour;

Revelation 3:10

Because thou didst keep my word of endurance, I also, will keep thee out of the hour of trial, which is about to come upon the whole habitable world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.

Revelation 12:11

And, they, overcame him by reason of the blood of the Lamb, and by reason of their witnessing word, and they loved not their life, even unto death.

Revelation 15:5-6

And, after these things, I saw, and the sanctuary of The Tent of Witness in heaven, was opened;

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