Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 27:2
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Berean Standard Bible
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—a stranger, and not your own lips.
King James Version
Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
World English Bible
Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.
American Standard Version
Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; A stranger, and not thine own lips.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 27
1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.
2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—a stranger, and not your own lips.
3 A stone is heavy and sand is a burden, but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.
4 Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?
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