Old Testament · VERSE 3

Proverbs 14:3

King James Version

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

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Proverbs 14:3 in context

Proverbs 14:1

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

Proverbs 14:2

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

Proverbs 14:3SELECTED VERSE

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

Proverbs 14:4

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

Proverbs 14:5

A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

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