Catholic Public Domain Version
"Well-chosen words are not fitting for the foolish, nor are lying lips fitting for a leader. "
— Proverbs 17:7, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.”
“Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince. ”
“Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.”
“Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!”
“Eloquent words do not become a fool, nor lying lips a prince.”
“Fair words are not to be looked for from a foolish man, much less are false lips in a ruler.”
“Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.”
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.
The expectation of those who stand ready is a most pleasing jewel. Whichever way he turns himself, he understands prudently.
Whoever conceals an offense seeks friendships. Whoever repeats the words of another separates allies.
A correction benefits more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.