Proverbs 17:7

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!

World English Bible (WEB)

Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

Strong's King James

Excellent{H3499} speech{H8193} becometh{H5000} not a fool{H5036}: much less do lying{H8267} lips{H8193} a prince{H5081}.

The F.O.G *

A lip of abundance (eloquence) isn't fitting for a fool, Much less, false lips to a prince.

The F.O.G Message *

Young's Literal Translation

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

Proverbs 17:7 Notes

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