ASV: In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
BBE: In the mouth of the foolish man is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will keep them safe.
DBY: In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
KJV: In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
JPS: In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
WBS: In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
WEB: The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
YLT: In the mouth of a fool 'is' a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them.
