Proverbs 17:4

The Passion Translation

Those eager to embrace evil listen to slander, for a liar loves to listen to lies.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:15

A gullible person will believe anything, but a sensible person will confirm the facts.

Proverbs 28:4

Those who turn their backs on what they know is right will no longer be able to tell right from wrong. But those who love the truth strengthen their souls.

Isaiah 30:10

They say to the seers: “Stop seeing your visions.” They say to the prophets: “Stop prophesying to us about what is right. Prophesy only pleasant things to us, even if they’re illusions!

Jeremiah 5:31

The prophets prophesy lies, and the priests lead out of their own self-interest. And my people love it that way. But what will they do when judgment comes?”

1 John 4:5

They belong to this world and they articulate the spirit of this world, and the world listens to them.