Berean Standard Bible
“The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.”
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
World English Bible (WEB)
The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
King James Version (KJV)
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
American Standard Version (ASV)
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
In the mouth of the foolish man is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will keep them safe.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
En la boca del necio está la vara de la soberbia: mas los labios de los sabios los guardarán.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
De los labios del necio brota el orgullo, pero los labios del sabio son su propia protección.
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