Proverbs 17:4
New Living Translation
4 Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip;
liars pay close attention to slander.
Proverbs 17:4
Living Bible
4 The wicked enjoy fellowship with others who are wicked; liars enjoy liars.
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Proverbs 17:7
New Living Translation
7 Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool;
even less are lies fitting for a ruler.
Proverbs 17:7
Living Bible
7 Truth from a rebel or lies from a king are both unexpected.
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Proverbs 17:20
New Living Translation
20 The crooked heart will not prosper;
the lying tongue tumbles into trouble.
Proverbs 17:20
Living Bible
20 An evil man is suspicious of everyone[a] and tumbles into constant trouble.
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- Proverbs 17:20 is suspicious of everyone, or “does not prosper.”
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.
Proverbs 17:27-28
Living Bible
27-28 The man of few words and settled mind is wise; therefore, even a fool is thought to be wise when he is silent. It pays him to keep his mouth shut.
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