Proverbs 17:7

Modern King James Version

An excellent lip is not fitting for a fool; much less are lying lips fitting for a prince.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants are wicked.

Matthew 7:5

Hypocrite! First cast the beam out of your own eye, and then you shall see clearly to cast the splinter out of your brother's eye.

Proverbs 26:7

The legs of the lame are not equal; so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

Proverbs 12:19

The lips of truth shall be established forever, but only while I wink is a lying tongue.

Job 34:12

Yes, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert justice.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me: he who rules over men justly, ruling in the fear of God,

Psalm 31:18

Let the lying lips be put to silence; the lips which speak proudly against the righteous, with pride and scorn.

Proverbs 6:17

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

Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are hateful to Jehovah, but those who deal truly are His delight.

Proverbs 19:10

Luxury is not becoming for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the gate.

Proverbs 26:1

As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not becoming for a fool.