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Proverbs 27:2

American Standard Version

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; A stranger, and not thine own lips.

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Proverbs 27:2 in other translations

Let another man praise you,
and not your own mouth;
a stranger, and not your own lips.

Proverbs 27:2 · World English Bible

Proverbs 27:2 in context

  1. 1Boast not thyself of to-morrow; For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
  2. 2Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; A stranger, and not thine own lips.
  3. 3A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool’s vexation is heavier than they both.
  4. 4Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?