Proverbs 14:3-5

International Children’s Bible

³A foolish person will be punished for his proud words.
But a wise person’s words will protect him.

⁴When there are no oxen, there is no food in the barn.
But with the strength of an ox, much grain can be grown.

⁵A truthful witness does not lie.
But a false witness tells nothing but 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)

International Children’s Bible (ICB)

New International Version (NIV)