Proverbs 17:4

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A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
World English Bible (WEB)
A wicked doer{H7489}{(H8688)} giveth heed{H7181}{(H8688)} to false{H205} lips{H8193}; and a liar{H8267} giveth ear{H238}{(H8688)} to a naughty{H1942} tongue{H3956}.
Strong's King James
An evildoer listens to crooked-bent lips, A falsehood heeds towards a destructive tongue.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
An evil doer is attentive to lips of vanity, Falsehood is giving ear to a mischievous tongue.
Young's Literal Translation

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