Proverbs 17:4

Catholic Public Domain Version

The evil obey an unjust tongue. And the false are submissive to lying lips.

Cross References

Job 16:11

They have opened their mouths against me, and, reproaching me, they have struck me on the cheek; they are nourished by my sufferings.

Proverbs 14:15

The innocent trust every word. The astute one considers his own steps. Nothing good will be for the deceitful son. But the wise servant shall act prosperously and his way will be set in order.

Proverbs 28:4

Those who abandon the law praise the impious. Those who guard it are inflamed against him.

Isaiah 30:10

They say to the seers, "Do not see," and to those who behold: "Do not behold for us the things that are right. Speak to us of pleasing things. See errors for us.

Jeremiah 5:31

The prophets have prophesied lies, and the priests have applauded with their hands, and my people have loved these things. So then, what shall be done at the very end?"

1 John 4:5

They are of the world. Therefore, they speak about the world, and the world listens to them.