Modern Translations
New International VersionA fool's mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.
New Living TranslationA fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe.
English Standard VersionBy the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
Berean Study BibleThe proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
New American Standard BibleIn the mouth of the foolish is a rod for
his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.
NASB 1995In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.
NASB 1977In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for
his back, But the lips of the wise will preserve them.
Amplified BibleIn the mouth of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God] is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise [when they speak with godly wisdom] will protect them.
Christian Standard BibleThe proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThe proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Contemporary English VersionProud fools are punished for their stupid talk, but sensible talk can save your life.
Good News TranslationProud fools talk too much; the words of the wise protect them.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationBecause of a stubborn fool's words a whip is lifted against him, but wise people are protected by their speech.
International Standard VersionWhat a fool says brings a rod to his back, but the words of the wise protect them.
NET BibleIn the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.
