Proverbs 17:4

American Standard Version (1901)

An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

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They are of the world: therefore speak they as of the world, and the world heareth them.

They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.

that say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits,

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?

God delivereth me to the ungodly, And casteth me into the hands of the wicked.

The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.