Proverbs 14:3

KJV1611 – Modern English

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

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  • Prov 12:6 : 6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
  • Prov 18:6 : 6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for blows.
  • Prov 21:24 : 24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who deals in arrogant wrath.
  • Prov 22:8 : 8 He who sows iniquity shall reap vanity, and the rod of his anger shall fail.
  • Prov 28:25 : 25 He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, but he who puts his trust in the LORD shall be made prosperous.
  • Dan 7:20 : 20 And about the ten horns that were on its head, and the other which came up, and before which three fell; even that horn that had eyes and a mouth that spoke very great things, whose appearance was greater than its companions.
  • Rom 10:9-9 : 9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes 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 boasts great things. Behold, how great a forest a little fire kindles! 6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so the tongue is among our members, that it defiles the whole body and sets on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell.
  • 2 Pet 2:18 : 18 For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through wantonness, those who have barely escaped from those who live in error.
  • Rev 3:10 : 10 Because you have kept the word of my patience, I also will keep you from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try those who dwell upon the earth.
  • Rev 12:11 : 11 And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives even to death.
  • Rev 15:5-6 : 5 After these things 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, bright linen, and having their chests girded with golden bands.
  • 1 Sam 2:3 : 3 Talk no more so proudly; let not arrogance come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
  • Job 5:21 : 21 You shall be hidden from the scourge of the tongue: nor shall you be afraid of destruction when it comes.
  • Ps 12:3 : 3 The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaks 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 do you boast in mischief, O mighty man? The goodness of God endures continually. 2 Your tongue devises mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
  • Ps 57:4 : 4 My soul is among lions, and I lie among those who are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 10:13-14
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    13 In the lips of one who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of one who is void of understanding.

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

  • Prov 15:2
    84%

    2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge appropriately, but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.

  • Eccl 10:12-13
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    82%

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

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

  • Prov 15:7
    81%

    7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the heart of the foolish does not.

  • Prov 18:6-7
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    80%

    6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for blows.

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

  • Prov 12:23
    80%

    23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

  • Prov 14:24
    80%

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

  • Prov 16:23
    79%

    23 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

  • Prov 15:14
    79%

    14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

  • Prov 14:7-8
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    79%

    7 Leave the presence of a foolish man, when you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

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

  • Prov 14:33
    79%

    33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is in the heart of fools is made known.

  • Prov 10:21
    79%

    21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of wisdom.

  • Prov 29:11
    78%

    11 A fool utters all his mind; but a wise man keeps it in till afterward.

  • Prov 10:31-32
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    78%

    31 The mouth of the just brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue shall be cut out.

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

  • Prov 22:15
    78%

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

  • Prov 10:8
    78%

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

  • Prov 26:3
    77%

    3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the fool’s back.

  • Prov 23:9
    77%

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

  • Prov 15:4-5
    2 verses
    77%

    4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it is a break in the spirit.

    5 A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who regards reproof is prudent.

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    77%

    18 He who hides hatred with lying lips, and he who utters slander, is a fool.

    19 In the multitude of words, there is no lack of sin, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Prov 14:15-18
    4 verses
    77%

    15 The simple believes every word, but the prudent man considers his steps carefully.

    16 A wise man fears and departs from evil, but the fool rages and is confident.

    17 He who is quickly angry acts foolishly, and a man of wicked intentions is hated.

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

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    77%

    15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.

    16 A fool's wrath is immediately known, but a prudent man covers shame.

  • Prov 13:16
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    16 Every prudent man deals with knowledge, but a fool lays open his folly.

  • Prov 19:1
    76%

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

  • Prov 17:7
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    7 Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, much less lying lips for a prince.

  • Prov 3:35
    76%

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

  • Prov 13:3
    76%

    3 He who guards his mouth keeps his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.

  • Prov 21:23
    76%

    23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

  • Prov 24:7
    75%

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

  • Prov 26:5
    75%

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

  • Prov 16:21
    75%

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

  • Prov 15:21
    75%

    21 Folly is joy to him who is destitute of wisdom, but a man of understanding walks uprightly.

  • Ps 37:30
    75%

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

  • Prov 17:28
    75%

    28 Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise; and he who shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

  • Prov 19:3
    75%

    3 The foolishness of man perverts his way, and his heart frets against the LORD.

  • Eccl 10:3
    74%

    3 Yes, also, when he that is a fool walks by the way, his wisdom fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.

  • Prov 11:2
    74%

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

  • Prov 30:32
    74%

    32 If you have acted foolishly in exalting yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand on your mouth.

  • Ps 31:18
    74%

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