Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips; how much worse are lies for a ruler.
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: Much less do lying lips a prince.
Fine or arrogant speech does not befit [an empty-headed] fool–much less do lying lips befit a prince.
Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
Too much talking isn’t right for a fool; even less so false speech for an honorable person.
Well-chosen words are not fitting for the foolish, nor are lying lips fitting for a leader.
Eloquent words do not become a fool, nor lying lips a prince.
The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘The one who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,
Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly and the Almighty does not pervert justice.
Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying tongue, only a moment.
Lying lips are detestable to the Lord, but faithful people are his delight.
Luxury is not appropriate for a fool #– # how much less for a slave to rule over princes!
Wisdom is inaccessible to a fool; he does not open his mouth at the city gate.
Like snow in summer and rain at harvest, honour is inappropriate for a fool.
A proverb in the mouth of a fool is like lame legs that hang limp.
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,
Hypocrite! First take the beam of wood out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to take the splinter out of your brother’s eye.