Proverbs 14:3
King James VersionSource notes
“In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.”
Context
1Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
2He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but perverse in his ways despiseth him.
3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
4Where no oxen the crib clean: but much increase by the strength of the ox.
5A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and not: but knowledge easy unto him that understandeth.