Proverbs 14:3 in the World English Bible
The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Context
2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.