Proverbs 14:2-4

Holman Christian Standard Bible

²Whoever lives with integrity fears the Lord,^(A)
but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.^(B)

³The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,^[a]
but the lips of the wise protect them.^(C)

⁴Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty,^[b]
but an abundant harvest comes
through the strength of an ox.

Proverbs 14:2-4

New International Version

²Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,
but those who despise him are devious in their ways.

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.

²He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

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

⁴Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

New International Version (NIV)