Proverbs 17:7

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips; how much worse are lies for a ruler.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.

Matthew 7:5

Hypocrite! First take the beam of wood out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to take the splinter out of your brother’s eye.

Proverbs 26:7

A proverb in the mouth of a fool is like lame legs that hang limp.

Proverbs 12:19

Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying tongue, only a moment.

Job 34:12

Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly and the Almighty does not pervert justice.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘The one who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,

Proverbs 6:17

arrogant eyes,  a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,

Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are detestable to the  Lord, but faithful people are his delight.

Proverbs 19:10

Luxury is not appropriate for a fool   #– # how much less for a slave to rule over princes!

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is inaccessible to   a fool; he does not open his mouth at the city gate.

Proverbs 26:1

Like snow in summer and rain at harvest, honour is inappropriate for a fool.