Proverbs 17:7 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

⁷ Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips; how much worse are lies for a ruler.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁷ Excellent speech becometh not a fool: Much less do lying lips a prince.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁷ Fine or arrogant speech does not befit [an empty-headed] fool–much less do lying lips befit a prince.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁷ Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.

Common English Bible

⁷ Too much talking isn’t right for a fool; even less so false speech for an honorable person.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁷ Well-chosen words are not fitting for the foolish, nor are lying lips fitting for a leader.

Proverbs 17:7 Cross References

2 Samuel 23:3

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,

Job 34:12

Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly and the Almighty does not pervert justice.

Proverbs 12:19

Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying tongue, only a moment.

Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are detestable to the  Lord, but faithful people are his delight.

Proverbs 19:10

Luxury is not appropriate for a fool   #– # how much less for a slave to rule over princes!

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is inaccessible to   a fool; he does not open his mouth at the city gate.

Proverbs 26:1

Like snow in summer and rain at harvest, honour is inappropriate for a fool.

Proverbs 26:7

A proverb in the mouth of a fool is like lame legs that hang limp.

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.

Proverbs 6:17

arrogant eyes,  a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,

Matthew 7:5

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.