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Proverbs 17:4
Evangelical Heritage Version
Proverbs 17:4
Evangelical Heritage Version
4 An evildoer pays attention to wicked lips.
A liar feeds upon[a] a destructive tongue.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:4 Hebrew variant listens to
Proverbs 17:7
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Proverbs 17:7
Evangelical Heritage Version
Introduction to Fools and Foolishness:
The Consequences of Being a Fool
7 Eloquent lips are[a] not fitting for a fool.
How much less lying lips for a ruler!
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:7 Or excessive chatter is
Proverbs 17:20
Evangelical Heritage Version
Proverbs 17:20
Evangelical Heritage Version
20 A crooked mind does not find good.
A perverted tongue will fall into disaster.
Proverbs 17:27-28
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Proverbs 17:27-28
Evangelical Heritage Version
27 A person with knowledge restrains his words.
A person with understanding is even-tempered.
28 Even a stubborn fool who keeps silent will be considered wise.
He is considered to be perceptive if he keeps his lips shut.
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