In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

In the mouth of the foolish man is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will keep them safe.

Εν στοματι αφρονος ειναι η ραβδος της υπερηφανιας· τα δε χειλη των σοφων θελουσι φυλαττει αυτους.

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