Proverbs 17:4

A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 17:4

BSB
A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.
AKJV
A wicked doer gives heed to false lips; and a liar gives ear to a naughty tongue.
CPDV
The evil obey an unjust tongue. And the false are submissive to lying lips.
ERV
An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; and a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
NHEB
An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
SMT
He doing evil attends upon, lips of vanity; he lying feeds upon a tongue of mischief.

Commentary for Proverbs 17:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 17:4
Summary
Evil person attends to falsehood and deceit
Event
Wicked person heeds lies
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom