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Proverbs 17:7

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 17:7 in other translations

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

Proverbs 17:7 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 17:7 in context

  1. 5Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker.
    He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
  2. 6Children’s children are the crown of old men;
    the glory of children are their parents.
  3. 7Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool,
    much less do lying lips fit a prince.
  4. 8A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it;
    wherever he turns, he prospers.
  5. 9He who covers an offense promotes love;
    but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.