Proverbs 17:7

New International Reader's Version

Fancy words don’t belong in the mouths of ungodly fools. And lies certainly don’t belong in the mouths of rulers!

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke. The Rock of Israel said to me, ‘A king must rule over people in a way that is right. He must have respect for God when he rules.

Job 34:12

It isn’t possible for God to do wrong. The Mighty One would never treat people unfairly.

Psalm 31:18

Their lips tell lies. Let them be silenced. They speak with pride against those who do right. They make fun of them.

Proverbs 12:19

Truthful words last forever. But lies last for only a moment.

Proverbs 12:22

The Lord hates those whose lips tell lies. But he is pleased with people who tell the truth.

Proverbs 19:10

It isn’t proper for a foolish person to live in great comfort. And it is much worse when a slave rules over princes!

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is too high for foolish people. They shouldn’t speak when people meet at the city gate to conduct business.

Proverbs 26:1

It isn’t proper to honor a foolish person. That’s like having snow in summer or rain at harvest time.

Proverbs 26:7

A proverb in the mouth of a foolish person is like disabled legs that are useless.

Proverbs 29:12

If rulers listen to lies, all their officials become evil.

Proverbs 6:17

The Lord hates proud eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that kill those who aren’t guilty.

Matthew 7:5

You pretender! First take the piece of wood out of your own eye. Then you will be able to see clearly to take the bit of sawdust out of your friend’s eye.