Proverbs 14:3-5

Jubilee Bible 2000

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

⁴¶ Without oxen, the storehouse is clean, but by the strength of the ox there is abundance of bread.

⁵¶ The true witness will not lie, but the false witness will utter lies.

Proverbs 14:3-5

New International Version

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

⁴Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,
but from the strength of an ox^(C) come abundant harvests.

⁵An honest witness does not deceive,
but a false witness pours out lies.^(D)

Jubilee Bible 2000 (JUB)

New International Version (NIV)