Proverbs 17:7

New American Bible - revised edition

Fine words ill fit a fool; how much more lying lips, a noble!

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke; of me the Rock of Israel said, “One who rules over humankind with justice, who rules in the fear of God,

Job 34:12

Surely, God cannot act wickedly, the Almighty cannot pervert justice.

Psalm 31:18

Do not let me be put to shame, for I have called to you, Lord. Put the wicked to shame; reduce them to silence in Sheol.

Proverbs 12:19

Truthful lips endure forever, the lying tongue, for only a moment.

Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who are truthful, his delight.

Proverbs 19:10

Luxury is not befitting a fool; much less should a slave rule over princes.

Proverbs 24:7

Wise words are beyond fools’ reach, in the assembly they do not open their mouth;

Proverbs 26:1

Like snow in summer, like rain in harvest, honor for a fool is out of place.

Proverbs 26:7

A proverb in the mouth of a fool hangs limp, like crippled legs.

Proverbs 29:12

If rulers listen to lying words, their servants all become wicked.

Proverbs 6:17

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

Matthew 7:5

You hypocrite, remove the wooden beam from your eye first; then you will see clearly to remove the splinter from your brother’s eye. Pearls Before Swine.