Proverbs 17:7

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Fine or arrogant speech does not befit [an empty-headed] fool–much less do lying lips befit a prince.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me, When one rules over men righteously, ruling in the fear of God,

Job 34:12

Truly God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert justice.

Psalm 31:18

Let the lying lips be silenced, which speak insolently against the [consistently] righteous with pride and contempt.

Proverbs 12:19

Truthful lips shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is [credited] but for a moment.

Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are extremely disgusting and hateful to the Lord, but they who deal faithfully are His delight. [Prov. 6:17; 11:20; Rev. 22:15.]

Proverbs 19:10

Luxury is not fitting for a [self-confident] fool–much less for a slave to rule over princes.

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is too high for a fool; he opens not his mouth in the gate [where the city's rulers sit in judgment].

Proverbs 26:1

LIKE SNOW in summer and like rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a [self-confident] fool. [Isa. 32:6.]

Proverbs 26:7

Like the legs of a lame man which hang loose, so is a parable in the mouth of a fool.

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will become wicked.

Proverbs 6:17

A proud look [the spirit that makes one overestimate himself and underestimate others], a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, [Ps. 120:2, 3.]

Matthew 7:5

You hypocrite, first get the beam of timber out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the tiny particle out of your brother's eye.