Proverbs 17:4
Authorized (King James) Version
4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips;
and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
Proverbs 17:4
21st Century King James Version
4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips, and a liar giveth ear to a wicked tongue.
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Proverbs 17:7
Authorized (King James) Version
7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool:
much less do lying lips a prince.
Proverbs 17:7
21st Century King James Version
7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool, much less do lying lips a prince.
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Proverbs 17:20
Authorized (King James) Version
20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good:
and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
Proverbs 17:20
21st Century King James Version
20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good, and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into iniquity.
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Proverbs 17:27-28
Authorized (King James) Version
27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words:
and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise:
and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Proverbs 17:27-28
21st Century King James Version
27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words, and a man of understanding is of excelling spirit.
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise, and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
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