Proverbs 14:3

English Standard Version

3 By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back,[1] but the lips of the wise will preserve them. (Pr 12:6; Jer 18:18)

New International Version

3 A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

New International Reader’s Version

3 The proud words of a foolish person sting like a whip. But the things wise people say keep them safe.

King James Version

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