Proverbs 17:7 - Douy-Rheims Bible Challoner Revision

⁷ 4 The beginning of quarrels is as when one letteth out water: before he suffereth reproach he forsaketh judgment.

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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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁷ Eloquent words do not become a fool, nor lying lips a prince.

Proverbs 17:7 Cross References

2 Samuel 23:3

These are the names of the valiant men of David. Jesbaham sitting in the chair was the wisest chief among the three, he was like the most tender little worm of the wood, who killed eight hundred men at one onset.

Job 34:12

8 Who saith to the king : Thou art an apostate : who calleth rulers ungodly?

Psalm 31:18

To David himself, understanding. Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.

Proverbs 12:19

6 He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.

Proverbs 12:22

A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, beareth not when he is reproved.

Proverbs 19:10

7 He that hath mercy on the poor, lendeth to the Lord: and he will repay him.

Proverbs 24:7

4 So also is the doctrine of wisdom to thy soul: which when thou hast found, thou shalt have hope in the end, and thy hope shall not perish.

Proverbs 26:1

As he that casteth a stone into the heap of Mercury: so is he that giveth honour to a fool.

Proverbs 26:7

4 As the door turneth upon its hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

Proverbs 29:12

9 A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.

Proverbs 6:17

4 That they may keep thee from the evil woman, and from the flattering tongue of the stranger.

Matthew 7:5

3 Enter ye in at the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there are who go in thereat.