Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 17:7
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Berean Standard Bible
Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!
King James Version
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
World English Bible
Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
American Standard Version
Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 17
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.
7 Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!
8 A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
9 Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.
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