Proverbs 17:7

KJV1611 – Modern English

Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, much less lying lips for a prince.

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  • 2 Sam 23:3 : 3 The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me, He who rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
  • Job 34:12 : 12 Surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert justice.
  • Ps 50:16-17 : 16 But to the wicked God says, What right do you have to declare My statutes, or to take My covenant in your mouth? 17 Seeing you hate instruction, and cast My words behind you.
  • Ps 101:3-5 : 3 I will set no wicked thing before my eyes: I hate the work of those who turn aside; it shall not cling to me. 4 A perverse heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person. 5 Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him will I cut off: him that has a haughty look and a proud heart I will not endure.
  • Prov 12:19 : 19 The lip of truth will be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
  • Prov 16:10-13 : 10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; his mouth does not transgress in judgment. 11 A just weight and balance are the LORD's; all the weights in the bag are His work. 12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is established by righteousness. 13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him who speaks what is right.
  • Prov 26:7 : 7 The legs of the lame are uneven: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
  • Prov 29:12 : 12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants are wicked.
  • Matt 7:5 : 5 You hypocrite, first remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 19:10
    80%

    10Delight is not fitting for a fool; much less for a servant to rule over princes.

  • Prov 14:3
    76%

    3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

  • Prov 17:6
    76%

    6Children's children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their fathers.

  • Prov 19:1
    75%

    1Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

  • Prov 17:4
    75%

    4A wicked doer listens to false lips, and a liar gives ear to a deceitful tongue.

  • Prov 23:9
    74%

    9Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

  • Prov 15:7
    74%

    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the heart of the foolish does not.

  • Prov 27:2
    74%

    2Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.

  • Prov 17:20-21
    2 verses
    74%

    20He who has a perverse heart finds no good, and he who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

    21He who begets a fool does so to his sorrow, and the father of a fool has no joy.

  • Prov 12:22-23
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    74%

    22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who deal truthfully are His delight.

    23A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

  • Prov 15:2
    74%

    2The tongue of the wise uses knowledge appropriately, but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.

  • Prov 16:13
    73%

    13Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him who speaks what is right.

  • Eccl 4:13
    73%

    13Better is a poor and wise child than an old and foolish king who will not be admonished anymore.

  • Prov 10:18-19
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    73%

    18He who hides hatred with lying lips, and he who utters slander, is a fool.

    19In the multitude of words, there is no lack of sin, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Eccl 10:12
    73%

    12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow him up.

  • Prov 17:25-28
    4 verses
    73%

    25A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.

    26Also, to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for their uprightness.

    27He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

    28Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise; and he who shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

  • Prov 14:7
    73%

    7Leave the presence of a foolish man, when you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

  • Prov 14:24
    73%

    24The crown of the wise is their riches, but the foolishness of fools is folly.

  • Prov 29:11-12
    2 verses
    73%

    11A fool utters all his mind; but a wise man keeps it in till afterward.

    12If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants are wicked.

  • Ps 31:18
    73%

    18Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.

  • Prov 16:10
    73%

    10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; his mouth does not transgress in judgment.

  • Prov 25:6-7
    2 verses
    72%

    6Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

    7For it is better to be told, "Come up here," than to be put lower in the presence of the prince whom your eyes have seen.

  • Prov 15:5
    72%

    5A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who regards reproof is prudent.

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    72%

    6A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for blows.

    7A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

  • Hos 7:3
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    3They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.

  • Prov 10:8
    72%

    8The wise in heart will receive commandments, but a prating fool shall fall.

  • Prov 26:4
    72%

    4Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.

  • Eccl 9:17
    71%

    17The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that rules among fools.

  • Prov 12:17
    71%

    17He who speaks truth declares righteousness, but a false witness deceit.

  • Prov 24:7
    71%

    7Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the gate.

  • Prov 26:1
    71%

    1Like snow in summer, and rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool.

  • Prov 4:24
    71%

    24Put away from you a deceitful mouth, and put perverse lips far from you.

  • Prov 26:7
    71%

    7The legs of the lame are uneven: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

  • Prov 29:20
    71%

    20Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Ps 36:3
    71%

    3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he has ceased to be wise, and to do good.

  • Prov 17:8
    71%

    8A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him who has it; wherever it turns, it prospers.

  • Prov 16:23
    71%

    23The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

  • Prov 28:16
    71%

    16The prince who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor, but he who hates covetousness shall prolong his days.

  • Prov 13:16
    70%

    16Every prudent man deals with knowledge, but a fool lays open his folly.

  • Ps 34:13
    70%

    13Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit.

  • Prov 12:19
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    19The lip of truth will be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.