Proverbs 17:7

The Passion Translation

It is not proper for a leader to lie and deceive, and don’t expect excellent words to be spoken by a fool.

Cross References

Psalm 31:18

At last their lying lips will be muted in their graves. For they are arrogant, filled with contempt and conceit as they speak against the godly.

Proverbs 12:19

Truthful words will stand the test of time, but one day every lie will be seen for what it is.

Proverbs 12:22

Live in the truth and keep your promises, and the Lord will keep delighting in you, but he detests a liar.

Proverbs 19:10

It doesn’t seem right when you see a fool living in the lap of luxury or a prideful servant ruling over princes.

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is a treasure too lofty for a quarreling fool — he’ll have nothing to say when leaders gather together.

Proverbs 26:1

It is totally out of place to promote and honor a fool, just like it’s out of place to have snow in the summer and rain at harvest time.

Proverbs 26:7

You can never trust the words of a fool, just like a crippled man can’t trust his legs to support him.

Proverbs 29:12

When leaders listen to false accusations, their associates become scoundrels.

Proverbs 6:17

Putting others down while considering yourself superior, spreading lies and rumors, spilling the blood of the innocent,

Matthew 7:5

You’re being hypercritical and a hypocrite! First acknowledge and deal with your own ‘blind spots,’ and then you’ll be capable of dealing with the ‘blind spot’ of your friend.