Proverbs 17:7

Lexham English Bible

⁷Fine speech^[a] is not becoming a fool,
still less^[b] is false speech^[c] for a ruler.

Proverbs 17:7

American Standard Version

⁷^[a]Excellent speech becometh not a fool;
Much less do lying lips a prince.

²⁶Also, imposing a fine on the righteous is not good,
nor to flog nobles for uprightness.

²⁶Also to ^[a]punish the righteous is not good,
Nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.

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