Proverbs 17:7

Modern English Version

Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:12

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

Matthew 7:5

You hypocrite! First take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.

Proverbs 26:7

Like the legs of the lame that hang limp, so is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

Proverbs 12:19

Truthful lips will endure forever, but a lying tongue will endure for a moment.

Job 34:12

Yes, surely God will not do wickedly, nor will the Almighty pervert judgment.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel said, the rock of Israel spoke to me: He who rules over man justly, who rules in the fear of God,

Psalm 31:18

Let the lying lips be put to silence, which speak insolently with pride and contempt against the righteous.

Proverbs 6:17

a proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are His delight.

Proverbs 19:10

Luxury is not fitting for a fool, much less for a servant to rule over princes.

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is too lofty for a fool; he opens not his mouth in the gate.

Proverbs 26:1

Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool.