Proverbs 17:7

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

You wouldn’t expect to hear a fine speech from a fool, and you shouldn’t expect lies from a ruler.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:12

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

Matthew 7:5

You are a hypocrite! First, take the wood out of your own eye. Then you will see clearly to get the dust out of your friend’s eye.

Proverbs 26:7

A fool trying to say something wise is like a crippled person trying to walk.

Proverbs 12:19

Lies last only a moment, but the truth lasts forever.

Job 34:12

The truth is that God does no wrong. God All-Powerful is always fair.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke. The Rock of Israel said to me, ‘Whoever rules people fairly, who rules with respect for God,

Psalm 31:18

Those evil people brag and tell lies about those who do right. They are so proud now, but their lying lips will be silent.

Proverbs 6:17

eyes that show pride, tongues that tell lies, hands that kill innocent people,

Proverbs 12:22

The Lord hates people who tell lies, but he is pleased with those who tell the truth.

Proverbs 19:10

A fool should not be rich, and a slave should not rule over princes.

Proverbs 24:7

Fools cannot understand wisdom. They have nothing to say when people are discussing important things.

Proverbs 26:1

Just as snow should not fall in summer, nor rain at harvest time, so people should not honor a fool.