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Proverbs 17:7
Legacy Standard Bible

7 (A)Excellent lips are not fitting for a [a]wicked fool,
Even less are (B)lying lips for a noble man.

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  1. Proverbs 17:7 One who rejects wisdom in rebellion against God
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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.

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Proverbs 17:26
Legacy Standard Bible

26 It is also not good to (A)punish the righteous,
Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.

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Proverbs 17:26
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26 It is wrong to punish the godly for being good
    or to flog leaders for being honest.

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