Proverbs 14:3 — compare English translations
Compare translationsProverbs 14:3 in 3 English versions, beneath the original-language interlinear. Each original word links to its lexicon entry, so you can weigh the renderings against the morphology yourself. Full word study →
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World English Bible Public Domain
The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, But the lips of the wise protect them.
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King James Version Public Domain
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
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unfoldingWord Literal Text CC BY-SA 4.0
In the mouth of a fool a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise ones will preserve them.
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