Proverbs 17:7

New Century Version

Fools should not be proud, and rulers should not be liars.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me: ‘Whoever rules fairly over people, who rules with respect for God,

Job 34:12

Truly God will never do wrong; the Almighty will never twist what is right.

Psalm 31:18

With pride and hatred they speak against those who do right. So silence their lying lips.

Proverbs 12:19

Truth will continue forever, but lies are only for a moment.

Proverbs 12:22

The Lord hates those who tell lies but is pleased with those who keep their promises.

Proverbs 19:10

A fool should not live in luxury. A slave should not rule over princes.

Proverbs 24:7

Foolish people cannot understand wisdom. They have nothing to say in a discussion.

Proverbs 26:1

It shouldn’t snow in summer or rain at harvest. Neither should a foolish person ever be honored.

Proverbs 26:7

A wise saying spoken by a fool is as useless as the legs of a crippled person.

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his officers will become wicked.

Proverbs 6:17

a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that kill innocent people,

Matthew 7:5

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