Font Size
Proverbs 17:4
New Living Translation
Proverbs 17:4
New Living Translation
4 Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip;
liars pay close attention to slander.
Proverbs 17:7
New Living Translation
Proverbs 17:7
New Living Translation
7 Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool;
even less are lies fitting for a ruler.
Proverbs 17:20
New Living Translation
Proverbs 17:20
New Living Translation
20 The crooked heart will not prosper;
the lying tongue tumbles into trouble.
Proverbs 17:27-28
New Living Translation
Proverbs 17:27-28
New Living Translation
27 A truly wise person uses few words;
a person with understanding is even-tempered.
28 Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent;
with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
New Living Translation (NLT)
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
Bible Gateway Recommends
NLT Inspire Bible: The Bible for Coloring & Creative Journaling--softcover, pink
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $13.99
Save: $16.00 (53%)
NLT Life Application Study Bible, Third Edition--soft leather-look, brown/mahogany (indexed) (red letter)
Retail: $84.99
Our Price: $62.99
Save: $22.00 (26%)
NLT Student Life Application Study Bible, Filament Enabled Edition, LeatherLike, Charcoal Gray Striped, Indexed
Retail: $59.99
Our Price: $43.99
Save: $16.00 (27%)
NLT Every Woman's Bible, Filament-Enabled Edition (LeatherLike, Sky Blue)
Retail: $54.99
Our Price: $38.99
Save: $16.00 (29%)
NLT Large-Print Premium Value Thinline Bible, Filament Enabled Edition--soft leather-look, pink
Retail: $22.99
Our Price: $18.99
Save: $4.00 (17%)