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Proverbs 17:7

American Standard Version

Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.

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Proverbs 17:7 in other translations

Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool,
much less do lying lips fit a prince.

Proverbs 17:7 · World English Bible

Proverbs 17:7 in context

  1. 5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
  2. 6Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
  3. 7Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
  4. 8A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
  5. 9He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.