NET Bible
"Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!"
— Proverbs 17:7, NET Bible
“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.”
“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.”
One who acts wickedly pays attention to evil counsel; a liar listens to a malicious tongue.
The one who mocks the poor has insulted his Creator; whoever rejoices over disaster will not go unpunished.
Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents.
Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!
A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.
The one who forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.
A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred blows on a fool.