Berean Study Bible
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

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

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

Darby Bible Translation
In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Douay-Rheims Bible
In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them.

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

Young's Literal Translation
In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them.