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Proverbs 17:7
Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
Proverbs 17:7 · World English Bible
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Proverbs 17:7 in other translations
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!
Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
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In context
4 An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.
7 Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
8 A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.
9 He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
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