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

Holman Christian Standard Bible

⁷Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.

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

²⁶It is certainly not good to fine an innocent person
or to beat a noble for his honesty.^[a]^(A)

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