Proverbs 14:3

A fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

Catholic Public Domain Version

In the mouth of the foolish, there is a rod of arrogance. But the lips of the wise guard them