Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
World English Bible (WEB)
The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Strong's King James
In the mouth{H6310} of the foolish{H191} is a rod{H2415} of pride{H1346}: but the lips{H8193} of the wise{H2450} shall preserve{H8104}{(H8799)} them.
The F.O.G *
In the foolish mouth, a stick of pride, The lips of the wise, will protect them.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them.
