Proverbs 17:7

New English Translation

Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke, the protector of Israel spoke to me. The one who rules fairly among men, the one who rules in the fear of God,

Job 34:12

Indeed, in truth, God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.

Psalm 31:18

May lying lips be silenced – lips that speak defiantly against the innocent with arrogance and contempt!

Proverbs 12:19

The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.

Proverbs 12:22

The Lord abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.

Proverbs 19:10

Luxury is not appropriate for a fool; how much less for a servant to rule over princes!

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth.

Proverbs 26:1

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

Proverbs 26:7

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

Proverbs 29:12

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

Proverbs 6:17

haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

Matthew 7:5

You hypocrite! First remove the beam from your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.