4The evil man obeyeth an unjust tongue: and the deceitful hearkeneth to lying lips.


In Context

1 Better is a dry morsel with joy, than a house full of victims with strife.

2 A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and shall divide the inheritance among the brethren.

3 As silver is tried by fire, and gold in the furnace: so the Lord trieth the hearts.

4 The evil man obeyeth an unjust tongue: and the deceitful hearkeneth to lying lips.

5 He that despiseth the poor, reproacheth his Maker; and he that rejoiceth at another man's ruin, shall not be unpunished.

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

Proverbs 17:4 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:4A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; [and] a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

17:4A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar pays attention to a malicious tongue.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

17:4An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:4The evil-doer giveth heed to iniquitous lips; the liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

17:4An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; and a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:4A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips: and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:4An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

17:4An evil doer is attentive to lips of vanity, Falsehood is giving ear to a mischievous tongue.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:4A wicked doer gives heed to false lips; and a liar gives ear to a naughty tongue.