In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
What does Proverbs 14:3 mean?
Pride grows from that root of bitterness which is in the heart. The root must be plucked up, or we cannot conquer this branch.
Key themes
Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyHumilityFear of the Lord
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Keep this verse inside Proverbs 14:3-4 and alongside a few nearby related passages.