Proverbs 17:4
New International Version
4 A wicked person listens to deceitful lips;
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
Proverbs 17:4
World English Bible
4 An evildoer heeds wicked lips.
A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
Proverbs 17:7
New International Version
7 Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
how much worse lying lips to a ruler!(A)
Proverbs 17:7
World English Bible
7 Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool,
much less do lying lips fit a prince.
Proverbs 17:20
New International Version
20 One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper;
one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.
Proverbs 17:20
World English Bible
20 One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity,
and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
Proverbs 17:27-28
New International Version
27 The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,(A)
and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.(B)
28 Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent,
and discerning if they hold their tongues.(C)
Proverbs 17:27-28
World English Bible
27 He who spares his words has knowledge.
He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise.
When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
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