Proverbs 17:4

Proverbs chapter 17 · verse 4 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; Anda liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; Anda liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

Context

v.3The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.

v.4This passage

v.5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; Andhe that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Revelation 13:3

    And I saw one of his heads as though it had been smitten unto death; and his death-stroke was healed: and the whole earth wondered after the beast;

  • Isaiah 30:10

    that say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits,

  • 2 Timothy 4:3

    For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine; but, having itching ears, will heap to themselves teachers after their own lusts;

  • Proverbs 28:4

    They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.

  • 1 John 4:5

    They are of the world: therefore speak they as of the world, and the world heareth them.

  • Jeremiah 5:31

    the prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?