King James Bible
KJVIn the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 14:3
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
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The verse Proverbs 14:3 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. | |
American Standard VersionASV | In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. | |
English Revised VersionERV | In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. | |
World English BibleWEB | The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. |
American Standard Version
ASVIn the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBIn the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTIn the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
English Revised Version
ERVIn the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTIn the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
World English Bible
WEBThe fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTIn the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them.
American King James Version
AKJVIn the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
King James Bible
KJVIn the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
American Standard Version
ASVIn the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBIn the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTIn the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
English Revised Version
ERVIn the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTIn the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
World English Bible
WEBThe fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTIn the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them.
American King James Version
AKJVIn the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.