Proverbs 17:7
What does Proverbs 17:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 17:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Fair words are not to be looked for from a foolish man, much less are false lips in a ruler.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Not comely for a fool is a lip of excellency, Much less for a noble a lip of falsehood.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Eloquent words do not become a fool, nor lying lips a prince.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Excellent speech becometh not a vile [man]; how much less do lying lips a noble!
Context
Cross references
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.
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