Proverbs 17:7

Proverbs chapter 17 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.

King James Version · 1611

Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

American Standard Version · 1901

Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.

v.6Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.

v.7This passage

v.8A bribe isasa precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

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

Proverbs 12:19
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
2 Samuel 23:3
The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spake to me: One that ruleth over men righteously, That ruleth in the fear of God,
Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
Psalms 101:3
I will set no base thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; It shall not cleave unto me.
Proverbs 16:10
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.
Job 34:12
Yea, of a surety, God will not do wickedly, Neither will the Almighty pervert justice.