Proverbs 17:4

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

The evil man obeyeth an unjust tongue: and the deceitful hearkeneth to lying lips.

Cross References

1 John 4:5

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

Proverbs 28:4

They that forsake the law, praise the wicked man: they that keep it, are incensed against him.

Isaiah 30:10

Who say to the seers: See not. And to them that behold: Behold not for us those things that are right. Speak unto us pleasant things: see errors for us.

Jeremiah 5:31

The prophets prophesied falsehood, and the priests clapped their hands: and my people loved such things. What then shall be done in the end thereof?

Job 16:11

They have opened their mouths upon me, and reproaching me they have struck me on the cheek; they are filled with my pains.

Proverbs 14:15

The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight.