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

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.

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.

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