Proverbs 17:4

A Conservative Version

An evil-doer gives heed to wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

Cross References

1 John 4:5

They are of the world. Because of this they speak of the world, and the world hears them.

Proverbs 28:4

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but such as keep the law contend with them.

Isaiah 30:10

who say to the seers, Do not see, and to the prophets, Do not prophesy to us right things. Speak to us smooth things. Prophesy deceits.

Jeremiah 5:31

The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means. And my people love to have it so. And what will ye do in the end thereof?

Job 16:11

God delivers me to the perverse, and casts me into the hands of the wicked.

Proverbs 14:15

A simple man believes every word, but the prudent man looks well to his going.