Proverbs 14:3

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The mouth of a fool brings a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

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  • Prov 12:6 : 6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright rescues them.
  • Prov 18:6 : 6 A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
  • Prov 21:24 : 24 The proud and arrogant person, named 'Scoffer,' acts with excessive pride.
  • Prov 22:8 : 8 Whoever sows injustice will reap trouble, and the rod of his fury will fail.
  • Prov 28:25 : 25 A greedy person stirs up conflict, but the one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
  • Dan 7:20 : 20 And about the ten horns that were on its head, and the other horn that came up, before which three fell—the horn that had eyes and a mouth speaking great things, and whose appearance was greater than the others.
  • Rom 10:9-9 : 9 If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth one confesses unto salvation.
  • Jas 3:5-6 : 5 In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, yet it boasts of great things. Consider how a small fire sets a great forest ablaze. 6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting the entire course of life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
  • 2 Pet 2:18 : 18 For they utter arrogant, empty words and entice those who are barely escaping from others living in error, by appealing to the lustful desires of the flesh and by debauchery.
  • Rev 3:10 : 10 Because you have kept my command to endure, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is coming upon the whole world to test those who dwell on the earth.
  • Rev 12:11 : 11 They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.
  • Rev 15:5-6 : 5 After these things I looked, and the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened. 6 Out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues. They were dressed in clean, bright linen and wore golden sashes around their chests.
  • 1 Sam 2:3 : 3 'Do not keep speaking so arrogantly or let proud words come out of your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him deeds are weighed.'
  • Job 5:21 : 21 You will be protected from the scourge of the tongue, and you will not fear destruction when it comes.
  • Ps 12:3 : 3 Everyone speaks falsehood to their neighbor; with flattering lips and a double heart they speak.
  • Ps 31:18 : 18 O LORD, let me not be put to shame, for I have called out to you. Let the wicked be put to shame; let them be silent in the grave.
  • Ps 52:1-2 : 1 For the director of music, a contemplative psalm of David. 2 When Doeg the Edomite came and reported to Saul, saying, 'David has gone to the house of Ahimelech.'
  • Ps 57:4 : 4 He will send help from heaven and save me; He reproaches those who pursue me. Selah. God will send His steadfast love and His faithfulness.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 10:13-14
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    13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of those who lack understanding.

    14 The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings about ruin.

  • Prov 15:2
    84%

    2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly.

  • Eccl 10:12-13
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    82%

    12 The words of a wise person's mouth bring favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.

    13 The beginning of a fool's speech is foolishness, and the end of it is evil madness.

  • Prov 15:7
    81%

    7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.

  • Prov 18:6-7
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    80%

    6 A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

    7 The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his soul.

  • Prov 12:23
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    23 A prudent person conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

  • Prov 14:24
    80%

    24 The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields only folly.

  • Prov 16:23
    79%

    23 The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning.

  • Prov 15:14
    79%

    14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • Prov 14:7-8
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    79%

    7 Move away from a foolish person, for you will gain no knowledge from their speech.

    8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand their path, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 14:33
    79%

    33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, but it becomes known even among fools.

  • Prov 10:21
    79%

    21 The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.

  • Prov 29:11
    78%

    11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man calmly holds it back.

  • Prov 10:31-32
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    78%

    31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut off.

    32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perversities.

  • Prov 22:15
    78%

    15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.

  • Prov 10:8
    78%

    8 A wise-hearted person accepts commands, but a fool with loose lips will come to ruin.

  • Prov 26:3
    77%

    3 A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools.

  • Prov 23:9
    77%

    9 Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words.

  • Prov 15:4-5
    2 verses
    77%

    4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

    5 A fool despises his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is wise.

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    77%

    18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

    19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Prov 14:15-18
    4 verses
    77%

    15 The simple believe everything, but the prudent carefully consider their steps.

    16 The wise fear and turn away from evil, but fools are reckless and overconfident.

    17 A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and one who devises evil is hated.

    18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

  • Prov 12:15-16
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    77%

    15 The way of a fool seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

    16 Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent quietly overlook an insult.

  • Prov 13:16
    77%

    16 Every prudent person acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts their folly.

  • Prov 19:1
    76%

    1 Better to be poor and walk in integrity than to be a fool with twisted lips.

  • Prov 17:7
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    7 Eloquent speech is not fitting for a fool; how much less deceitful speech for a ruler!

  • Prov 3:35
    76%

    35 The wise will inherit honor, but fools get only shame.

  • Prov 13:3
    76%

    3 Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

  • Prov 21:23
    76%

    23 Whoever guards their mouth and tongue keeps themselves from troubles.

  • Prov 24:7
    75%

    7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth.

  • Prov 26:5
    75%

    5 Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.

  • Prov 16:21
    75%

    21 The wise in heart will be called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.

  • Prov 15:21
    75%

    21 Foolishness brings joy to one lacking sense, but a person of understanding walks a straight path.

  • Ps 37:30
    75%

    30 The mouth of the righteous person utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.

  • Prov 17:28
    75%

    28 Even a fool is considered wise if they keep silent, and discerning when they shut their lips.

  • Prov 19:3
    75%

    3 A man’s foolishness twists his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Eccl 10:3
    74%

    3 Even while walking along the road, the fool lacks sense and shows everyone how foolish he is.

  • Prov 11:2
    74%

    2 When pride comes, then comes shame, but with the humble comes wisdom.

  • Prov 30:32
    74%

    32 If you have acted foolishly by exalting yourself, or if you have devised evil, put your hand over your mouth.

  • Ps 31:18
    74%

    18 O LORD, let me not be put to shame, for I have called out to you. Let the wicked be put to shame; let them be silent in the grave.