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Proverbs 17:7
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

7 Excess speech is not becoming to a fool;
    still less is false speech to a ruler.[a]

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  1. 17.7 Or a noble
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Proverbs 17:7
Holman Christian Standard Bible

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

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Proverbs 17:26
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26 To impose a fine on the innocent is not right
    or to flog the noble for their integrity.(A)

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Proverbs 17:26
Holman Christian Standard Bible

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

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  1. Proverbs 17:26 Or noble unfairly
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