Proverbs 14:3

King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:6 : 6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
  • Prov 18:6 : 6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
  • Prov 21:24 : 24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
  • Prov 22:8 : 8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
  • Prov 28:25 : 25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
  • Dan 7:20 : 20 And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.
  • Rom 10:9-9 : 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
  • Jas 3:5-6 : 5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! 6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
  • 2 Pet 2:18 : 18 For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.
  • Rev 3:10 : 10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
  • Rev 12:11 : 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
  • Rev 15:5-6 : 5 And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened: 6 And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.
  • 1 Sam 2:3 : 3 Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
  • Job 5:21 : 21 Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.
  • Ps 12:3 : 3 The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:
  • Ps 31:18 : 18 Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.
  • Ps 52:1-2 : 1 Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually. 2 Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
  • Ps 57:4 : 4 My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 10:13-14
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    13In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

    14Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

  • Prov 15:2
    84%

    2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

  • Eccl 10:12-13
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    82%

    12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

    13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

  • Prov 15:7
    81%

    7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

  • Prov 18:6-7
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    80%

    6A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

    7A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

  • Prov 12:23
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    23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 14:24
    80%

    24The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

  • Prov 16:23
    79%

    23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

  • Prov 15:14
    79%

    14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

  • Prov 14:7-8
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    79%

    7Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 14:33
    79%

    33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

  • Prov 10:21
    79%

    21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

  • Prov 29:11
    78%

    11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

  • Prov 10:31-32
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    78%

    31The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

    32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

  • Prov 22:15
    78%

    15Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

  • Prov 10:8
    78%

    8The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

  • Prov 26:3
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    3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.

  • Prov 23:9
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    9Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

  • Prov 15:4-5
    2 verses
    77%

    4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

    5A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

  • Prov 10:18-19
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    77%

    18He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

    19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

  • Prov 14:15-18
    4 verses
    77%

    15The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

    16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

    17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

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

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    77%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

    16A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

  • Prov 13:16
    77%

    16Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

  • Prov 19:1
    76%

    1Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

  • Prov 17:7
    76%

    7Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

  • Prov 3:35
    76%

    35The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

  • Prov 13:3
    76%

    3He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

  • Prov 21:23
    76%

    23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

  • Prov 24:7
    75%

    7Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.

  • Prov 26:5
    75%

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

  • Prov 16:21
    75%

    21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

  • Prov 15:21
    75%

    21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

  • Ps 37:30
    75%

    30The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.

  • Prov 17:28
    75%

    28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

  • Prov 19:3
    75%

    3The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.

  • Eccl 10:3
    74%

    3Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.

  • Prov 11:2
    74%

    2When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

  • Prov 30:32
    74%

    32If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.

  • Ps 31:18
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    18Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.