Proverbs 14:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride “Fools often bring upon themselves, by their ungoverned tongues, the correction due to their crimes,” and especially to their pride and arrogance; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them From that rod. Wise men are careful of their words, that they may not offend, much more that they may not abuse, the meanest person, and hereby they remain in safety.