Proverbs 17:7 - King James Version (Oxford) 17697 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: Much less do lying lips a prince. See the chapterMore versionsAmplified Bible - Classic Edition7 Fine or arrogant speech does not befit [an empty-headed] fool–much less do lying lips befit a prince. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince. See the chapterCommon English Bible7 Too much talking isn’t right for a fool; even less so false speech for an honorable person. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version7 Well-chosen words are not fitting for the foolish, nor are lying lips fitting for a leader. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version7 Eloquent words do not become a fool, nor lying lips a prince. See the chapter |