Proverbs 14:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

mouth. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6, for what is spoken by it.

of pride. Genitive of Possession, "pride's sceptre". See App-17 (3). On the one side, we have "pride", prating, and punishment; on the other side, prudence, piety, and preservation.

lips. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6, for what is spoken by them.

preserve. guard.

Proverbs 14:3

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