Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 17:4
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Berean Standard Bible
A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.
King James Version
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; [and] a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
World English Bible
An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
American Standard Version
An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; [And] a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 17
2 A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.
3 A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
4 A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.
5 He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.
6 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.
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