Proverbs 14:3

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:6 : 6 The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them.
  • Prov 18:6 : 6 The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.
  • Prov 21:24 : 24 A proud and arrogant person, whose name is“Scoffer,” acts with overbearing pride.
  • Prov 22:8 : 8 The one who sows iniquity will reap trouble, and the rod of his fury will end.
  • Prov 28:25 : 25 The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
  • Dan 7:20 : 20 I also wanted to know the meaning of the ten horns on its head, and of that other horn which came up and before which three others fell. This was the horn that had eyes and a mouth speaking arrogant things, whose appearance was more formidable than the others.
  • Rom 10:9-9 : 9 because 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 and thus has righteousness and with the mouth one confesses and thus has salvation.
  • Jas 3:5-6 : 5 So too the tongue is a small part of the body, yet it has great pretensions. Think how small a flame sets a huge forest ablaze. 6 And the tongue is a fire! The tongue represents the world of wrongdoing among the parts of our bodies. It pollutes the entire body and sets fire to the course of human existence– and is set on fire by hell.
  • 2 Pet 2:18 : 18 For by speaking high-sounding but empty words they are able to entice, with fleshly desires and with debauchery, people who have just escaped from those who reside in error.
  • Rev 3:10 : 10 Because you have kept my admonition to endure steadfastly, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come on the whole world to test those who live on the earth.
  • Rev 12:11 : 11 But they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.
  • Rev 15:5-6 : 5 After these things I looked, and the temple(the tent of the testimony) was opened in heaven, 6 and the seven angels who had the seven plagues came out of the temple, dressed in clean bright linen, wearing wide golden belts around their chests.
  • 1 Sam 2:3 : 3 Don’t keep speaking so arrogantly. Proud talk should not come out of your mouth! For the LORD is a God who knows; he evaluates what people do.
  • Job 5:21 : 21 You will be protected from malicious gossip, and will not be afraid of the destruction when it comes.
  • Ps 12:3 : 3 May the LORD cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that boasts!
  • Ps 31:18 : 18 May lying lips be silenced– lips that speak defiantly against the innocent with arrogance and contempt!
  • Ps 52:1-2 : 1 For the music director; a well-written song by David. It was written when Doeg the Edomite went and informed Saul:“David has arrived at the home of Ahimelech.” Why do you boast about your evil plans, O powerful man? God’s loyal love protects me all day long! 2 Your tongue carries out your destructive plans; it is as effective as a sharp razor, O deceiver.
  • Ps 57:4 : 4 I am surrounded by lions; I lie down among those who want to devour me; men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are 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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    13Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks sense will be disciplined.

    14Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

  • Prov 15:2
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    2The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

  • Eccl 10:12-13
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    12Words and Works of Wise Men and Fools The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive.

    13At the beginning his words are foolish and at the end his talk is wicked madness,

  • Prov 15:7
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    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

  • Prov 18:6-7
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    6The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.

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

  • Prov 12:23
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    23The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.

  • Prov 14:24
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    24The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is folly.

  • Prov 16:23
    79%

    23A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

  • Prov 15:14
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    14The discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • Prov 14:7-8
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    7Walk abreast with a foolish person, and you do not understand wise counsel.

    8The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.

  • Prov 14:33
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    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is not known in the inner parts of fools.

  • Prov 10:21
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    21The teaching of the righteous feeds many, but fools die for lack of sense.

  • Prov 29:11
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    11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.

  • Prov 10:31-32
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    78%

    31The speech of the righteous bears the fruit of wisdom, but the one who speaks perversion will be destroyed.

    32The lips of the righteous know what is pleasing, but the speech of the wicked is perverse.

  • Prov 22:15
    78%

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

  • Prov 10:8
    78%

    8The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

  • Prov 26:3
    77%

    3A whip for the horse and a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!

  • Prov 23:9
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    9Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

  • Prov 15:4-5
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    4Speech that heals is like a life-giving tree, but a perverse speech breaks the spirit.

    5A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.

  • Prov 10:18-19
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    77%

    18The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.

    19When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

  • Prov 14:15-18
    4 verses
    77%

    15A naive person will believe anything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps.

    16A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

    17A person who has a quick temper will do foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes will be hated.

    18The naive have inherited folly, but the shrewd will be crowned with knowledge.

  • Prov 12:15-16
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    77%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

    16A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor.

  • Prov 13:16
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    16Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

  • Prov 19:1
    76%

    1Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool.

  • Prov 17:7
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    7Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!

  • Prov 3:35
    76%

    35The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt.

  • Prov 13:3
    76%

    3The one who guards his words guards his life; whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

  • Prov 21:23
    76%

    23The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.

  • Prov 24:7
    75%

    7Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth.

  • Prov 26:5
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    5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own opinion.

  • Prov 16:21
    75%

    21The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

  • Prov 15:21
    75%

    21Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

  • Ps 37:30
    75%

    30The godly speak wise words and promote justice.

  • Prov 17:28
    75%

    28Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

  • Prov 19:3
    75%

    3A person’s folly subverts his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Eccl 10:3
    74%

    3Even when a fool walks along the road he lacks sense, and shows everyone what a fool he is.

  • Prov 11:2
    74%

    2After pride came, disgrace followed; but wisdom came with humility.

  • Prov 30:32
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    32If you have done foolishly by exalting yourself or if you have planned evil, put your hand over your mouth!

  • Ps 31:18
    74%

    18May lying lips be silenced– lips that speak defiantly against the innocent with arrogance and contempt!