Proverbs 14:3

“In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.”

"In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them." - Proverbs 14:3
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What does Proverbs 14:3 mean?

Proverbs 14:3 in the King James Version (KJV) reads: "In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them." This verse is packed with wisdom and insight into the nature of human communication and the impact it can have on relationships and…

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The Power of Words: Wisdom vs. Foolishness

In the scriptures, especially in Proverbs, we find a treasure trove of wisdom intended to guide us through the complexities of life. One such verse that encapsulates the importance of our speech is Proverbs 14:3: "In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Humility

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude for Your Word, which guides and teaches us. Your truth shines a light on our paths, illuminating the choices we make and the words we speak. I find comfort in Proverbs 14:3, which…

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Proverbs 14:3 - "In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them."
Proverbs 3:14 - "For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold."
"For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold." - Proverbs 3:14
Proverbs 14:14 - "The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself."
Proverbs 5:14 - "I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly."
Proverbs 14:18 - "The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge."
Proverbs 14:24 - "The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly."
Proverbs 14:13 - "Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness."
Proverbs 14:30 - "A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones."
Proverbs 14:19 - "The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous."
Proverbs 4:14 - "¶ Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men."
Proverbs 14:9 - "Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour."
Proverbs 14:5 - "A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies."
Proverbs 11:14 - "Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety."
Proverbs 2:14 - "Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;"
Proverbs 14:34 - "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people."
Proverbs 16:14 - "The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it."
Proverbs 3:9-10
Proverbs 3:5-6
Proverbs 3:5-6
Proverbs 14:8 - "The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit."
Proverbs 14:11 - "The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish."
Proverbs 14:25 - "A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies."
Proverbs 13:14 - "The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death."
Proverbs 14:23 - "In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury."
Proverbs 14:28 - "In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince."
Proverbs 21:14 - "A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath."
Proverbs 14:27 - "The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death."
Proverbs 6:14 - "Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord."