Catholic Public Domain Version
"The evil obey an unjust tongue. And the false are submissive to lying lips. "
— Proverbs 17:4, Catholic Public Domain Version
“A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.”
“An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; Anda liar giveth ear to a mischievous 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.”
A dry morsel with gladness is better than a house full of sacrifices along with conflict.
A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and he will divide the inheritance among brothers.
Just as silver is tested by fire, and gold is tested in the furnace, so also does the Lord test hearts.
The evil obey an unjust tongue. And the false are submissive to lying lips.
Whoever despises the poor rebukes his Maker. And whoever rejoices in the ruin of another will not go unpunished.
Sons of sons are the crown of old age. And the glory of sons is their fathers.
Well-chosen words are not fitting for the foolish, nor are lying lips fitting for a leader.