Proverbs 17:7

New King James Version

Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool, Much less lying lips to a prince.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked.

Matthew 7:5

Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.

Proverbs 26:7

Like the legs of the lame that hang limp Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

Proverbs 12:19

The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Job 34:12

Surely God will never do wickedly, Nor will the Almighty pervert justice.

2 Samuel 23:3

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.

Psalm 31:18

Let the lying lips be put to silence, Which speak insolent things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.

Proverbs 6:17

A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood,

Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

Proverbs 19:10

Luxury is not fitting for a fool, Much less for a servant to rule over princes.

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is too lofty for a fool; He does not open his mouth in the gate.

Proverbs 26:1

As snow in summer and rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool.