7Eloquent words do not become a fool, nor lying lips a prince.


In Context

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.

7 Eloquent words do not become a fool, nor lying lips a prince.

8 The expectation of him that expecteth, is a most acceptable jewel: whithersoever he turneth himself, he understandeth wisely.

9 He that concealeth a transgression. seeketh friendships: he that repeateth it again, separateth friends.

Proverbs 17:7 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:7Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

17:7Arrogant lips are unsuited to a fool- how much worse lying lips to a ruler!

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

17:7Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:7Excellent speech becometh not a vile man; how much less do lying lips a noble!

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

17:7Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:7Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:7Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

17:7Not comely for a fool is a lip of excellency, Much less for a noble a lip of falsehood.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:7Excellent speech becomes not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.