Proverbs 17:7

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Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!

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Referenced Verses

  • 2 Sam 23:3 : 3 The God of Israel spoke, the protector of Israel spoke to me. The one who rules fairly among men, the one who rules in the fear of God,
  • Job 34:12 : 12 Indeed, in truth, God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.
  • Ps 50:16-17 : 16 God says this to the evildoer:“How can you declare my commands, and talk about my covenant? 17 For you hate instruction and reject my words.
  • Ps 101:3-5 : 3 I will not even consider doing what is dishonest. I hate doing evil; I will have no part of it. 4 I will have nothing to do with a perverse person; I will not permit evil. 5 I will destroy anyone who slanders his neighbor in secret. I will not tolerate anyone who has a haughty demeanor and an arrogant attitude.
  • Prov 12:19 : 19 The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.
  • Prov 16:10-13 : 10 The divine verdict is in the words of the king, his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice. 11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are his handiwork. 12 Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness. 13 The delight of a king is righteous counsel, and he will love the one who speaks uprightly.
  • Prov 26:7 : 7 Like legs dangle uselessly from the lame, so a proverb dangles in the mouth of fools.
  • Prov 29:12 : 12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.
  • Matt 7:5 : 5 You hypocrite! First remove the beam from your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.

Similar Verses (AI)

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    10Luxury is not appropriate for a fool; how much less for a servant to rule over princes!

  • Prov 14:3
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    3In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 17:6
    76%

    6Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents.

  • Prov 19:1
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    1Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool.

  • Prov 17:4
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    4One who acts wickedly pays attention to evil counsel; a liar listens to a malicious tongue.

  • Prov 23:9
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    9Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

  • Prov 15:7
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    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

  • Prov 27:2
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    2Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.

  • Prov 17:20-21
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    20The one who has a perverse heart does not find good, and the one who is deceitful in speech falls into trouble.

    21Whoever brings a fool into the world does so to his grief, and the father of a fool has no joy.

  • Prov 12:22-23
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    22The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.

    23The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.

  • Prov 15:2
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    2The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

  • Prov 16:13
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    13The delight of a king is righteous counsel, and he will love the one who speaks uprightly.

  • Eccl 4:13
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    13Labor Motivated by Prestige-Seeking A poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive advice.

  • Prov 10:18-19
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    18The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.

    19When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

  • Eccl 10:12
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    12Words and Works of Wise Men and Fools The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive.

  • Prov 17:25-28
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    25A foolish child is a grief to his father, and bitterness to the mother who bore him.

    26It is terrible to punish a righteous person, and to flog honorable men is wrong.

    27The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

    28Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

  • Prov 14:7
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    7Walk abreast with a foolish person, and you do not understand wise counsel.

  • Prov 14:24
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  • Prov 29:11-12
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    11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.

    12If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.

  • Ps 31:18
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    18May lying lips be silenced– lips that speak defiantly against the innocent with arrogance and contempt!

  • Prov 16:10
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    10The divine verdict is in the words of the king, his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.

  • Prov 25:6-7
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    6Do not honor yourself before the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

    7for it is better for him to say to you,“Come up here,” than to put you lower before a prince, whom your eyes have seen.

  • Prov 15:5
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    5A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.

  • Prov 18:6-7
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    6The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.

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    8The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

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

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  • Prov 12:17
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  • Prov 24:7
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  • Prov 4:24
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    24Remove perverse speech from your mouth; keep devious talk far from your lips.

  • Prov 26:7
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    7Like legs dangle uselessly from the lame, so a proverb dangles in the mouth of fools.

  • Prov 29:20
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    20You have seen someone who is hasty in his words– there is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Ps 36:3
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    3The words he speaks are sinful and deceitful; he does not care about doing what is wise and right.

  • Prov 17:8
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    8A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.

  • Prov 16:23
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    23A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

  • Prov 28:16
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    16The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

  • Prov 13:16
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    16Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

  • Ps 34:13
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    13Then make sure you don’t speak evil words or use deceptive speech!

  • Prov 12:19
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    19The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.