Verse 7

Fair words are not to be looked for from a foolish man, much less are false lips in a ruler.

Referenced Verses

• 2 Sam 23:3 : 3 The God of Israel said, the word of the Rock of Israel came to me: When an upright king is ruling over men, when he is ruling in the fear of God,
• Job 34:12 : 12 Truly, God does not do evil, and the Ruler of all is not a false judge.
• Ps 50:16-17 : 16 But to the sinner, God says, What are you doing, talking of my laws, or taking the words of my agreement in your mouth? 17 Seeing that you have no desire for my teaching, turning your back on my words.
• Ps 101:3-5 : 3 I will not put any evil thing before my eyes; I am against all turning to one side; I will not have it near me. 4 The false heart I will send away from me: I will not have an evil-doer for a friend. 5 I will put to death anyone who says evil of his neighbour secretly; the man with a high look and a heart of pride is disgusting to me.
• Prov 12:19 : 19 True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute.
• Prov 16:10-13 : 10 Decision is in the lips of the king: his mouth will not go wrong in judging. 11 True measures and scales are the Lord's: all the weights of the bag are his work. 12 Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness. 13 Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.
• Prov 26:7 : 7 The legs of one who has no power of walking are hanging loose; so is a wise saying in the mouth of the foolish.
• Prov 29:12 : 12 If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.
• Matt 7:5 : 5 You false one, first take out the bit of wood from your eye, then will you see clearly to take out the grain of dust from your brother's eye.