Proverbs 14:3

World English Bible (2000)

The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:6 : 6 The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
  • Prov 18:6 : 6 A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.
  • Prov 21:24 : 24 The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.
  • Prov 22:8 : 8 He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
  • Prov 28:25 : 25 One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.
  • Dan 7:20 : 20 and concerning the ten horns that were on its head, and the other [horn] which came up, and before which three fell, even that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spoke great things, whose look was more stout than its fellows.
  • Rom 10:9-9 : 9 that if you will 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 confession is made unto salvation.
  • Jas 3:5-6 : 5 So the tongue is also a little member, and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest! 6 And the tongue is a fire. The world of iniquity among our members is the tongue, which defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature, and is set on fire by Gehenna.
  • 2 Pet 2:18 : 18 For, uttering great swelling words of emptiness, they entice in the lusts of the flesh, by licentiousness, those who are indeed escaping from those who live in error;
  • Rev 3:10 : 10 Because you kept my command to endure, I also will keep you from the hour of testing, which is to come on the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
  • Rev 12:11 : 11 They overcame him because of the Lamb's blood, and because of the word of their testimony. They didn't love their life, even to 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 The seven angels who had the seven plagues came out, clothed with pure, bright linen, and wearing golden sashes around their breasts.
  • 1 Sam 2:3 : 3 "Talk no more so exceeding proudly. Don't let arrogance come out of your mouth, For Yahweh is a God of knowledge. By him actions are weighed.
  • Job 5:21 : 21 You shall be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, neither shall you be afraid of destruction when it comes.
  • Ps 12:3 : 3 May Yahweh cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that boasts,
  • Ps 31:18 : 18 Let the lying lips be mute, which speak against the righteous insolently, with pride and contempt.
  • Ps 52:1-2 : 1 Why do you boast of mischief, mighty man? God's loving kindness endures continually. 2 Your tongue plots destruction, like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
  • Ps 57:4 : 4 My soul is among lions. 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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    13Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

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

  • Prov 15:2
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    2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.

  • Eccl 10:12-13
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    82%

    12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.

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

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

  • Prov 18:6-7
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    6A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.

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

  • Prov 12:23
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    23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

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

  • Prov 16:23
    79%

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

  • Prov 15:14
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    14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

  • Prov 14:7-8
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    7Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips.

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

  • Prov 14:33
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    33Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

  • Prov 10:21
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    21The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.

  • Prov 29:11
    78%

    11A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

  • Prov 10:31-32
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    78%

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

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

  • Prov 22:15
    78%

    15Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

  • Prov 10:8
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    8The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

  • Prov 26:3
    77%

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

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

  • Prov 15:4-5
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    77%

    4A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.

    5A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

  • Prov 10:18-19
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    77%

    18He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

    19In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

  • Prov 14:15-18
    4 verses
    77%

    15A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

    16A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

    17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

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

  • Prov 12:15-16
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    77%

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

    16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

  • Prov 13:16
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    16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

  • Prov 19:1
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    1Better 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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    7Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

  • Prov 3:35
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    35The wise will inherit glory, but shame will be the promotion of fools.

  • Prov 13:3
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    3He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

  • Prov 21:23
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    23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

  • Prov 24:7
    75%

    7Wisdom is too high for a fool: he doesn't open his mouth in the gate.

  • Prov 26:5
    75%

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

  • Prov 16:21
    75%

    21The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

  • Prov 15:21
    75%

    21Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

  • Ps 37:30
    75%

    30The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.

  • Prov 17:28
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    28Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

  • Prov 19:3
    75%

    3The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.

  • Eccl 10:3
    74%

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

  • Prov 11:2
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    2When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.

  • Prov 30:32
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    32"If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth.

  • Ps 31:18
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    18Let the lying lips be mute, which speak against the righteous insolently, with pride and contempt.