Proverbs 17:7

Bible in Basic English 1965

Fair words are not to be looked for from a foolish man, much less are false lips in a ruler.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel said, the word of the Rock of Israel came to me: When an upright king is ruling over men, when he is ruling in the fear of God,

Job 34:12

Truly, God does not do evil, and the Ruler of all is not a false judge.

Psalm 31:18

Let the false lips be shut, which say evil against the upright, looking down on him in their pride.

Proverbs 12:19

True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute.

Proverbs 12:22

False lips are hated by the Lord, but those whose acts are true are his delight.

Proverbs 19:10

Material comfort is not good for the foolish; much less for a servant to be put over rulers.

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is outside the power of the foolish: he keeps his mouth shut in the public place.

Proverbs 26:1

Like snow in summer and rain when the grain is being cut, so honour is not natural for the foolish.

Proverbs 26:7

The legs of one who has no power of walking are hanging loose; so is a wise saying in the mouth of the foolish.

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.

Proverbs 6:17

Eyes of pride, a false tongue, hands which take life without cause;

Matthew 7:5

You false one, first take out the bit of wood from your eye, then will you see clearly to take out the grain of dust from your brother's eye.