Proverbs 17:7 - The Scriptures 2009

⁷ Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less lying lips for a noble.

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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 Elohim of Yisra’ĕl said, The Rock of Yisra’ĕl spoke to me, ‘One who rules over man righteously,

Job 34:12

The truth is, Ěl does not do wrong, and the Almighty does not twist right-ruling.

Psalm 31:18

Let lips of falsehood be stilled, Which speak recklessly against the righteous, With pride and scorn.

Proverbs 12:19

The lip of truth is established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are an abomination to יהוה, But those who deal truly are His delight.

Proverbs 19:10

Luxury is not fitting for a fool, Much less for a servant to rule over princes.

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is high for a fool; He does not open his mouth in the gate.

Proverbs 26:1

Like snow in summer, and rain in harvest, So esteem is not fitting for a fool.

Proverbs 26:7

The legs of the lame hang limp So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler listens to lying words, All his servants become wrong.

Proverbs 6:17

A proud look, A lying tongue, And hands shedding innocent blood,

Matthew 7:5

“Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you shall see clearly to remove the splinter out of your brother’s eye.