Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool, Much less lying lips to a prince.
If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked.
Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
Like the legs of the lame that hang limp Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Surely God will never do wickedly, Nor will the Almighty pervert justice.
The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me: ‘He who rules over men must be just, Ruling in the fear of God.
Let the lying lips be put to silence, Which speak insolent things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.
A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood,
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal truthfully are His delight.
Luxury is not fitting for a fool, Much less for a servant to rule over princes.
Wisdom is too lofty for a fool; He does not open his mouth in the gate.
As snow in summer and rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool.