American Standard Version
"An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; Anda liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue. "
— Proverbs 17:4, American Standard Version
“A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.”
“An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.”
“One who acts wickedly pays attention to evil counsel; a liar listens to a malicious tongue.”
“The evil man obeyeth an unjust tongue: and the deceitful hearkeneth to lying lips.”
“A wrongdoer gives attention to evil lips, and a man of deceit gives ear to a damaging tongue.”
“A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.”
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.
An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; Anda liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; Andhe that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.