Proverbs 17:7

Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 17:7

BSB
Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!
AKJV
Excellent speech becomes not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
CPDV
Well-chosen words are not fitting for the foolish, nor are lying lips fitting for a leader.
ERV
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
NHEB
Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
SMT
The lip of excellence is not becoming to, the foolish one: much less the lip of falsehood to the noble one.

Commentary for Proverbs 17:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 17:7
Summary
Eloquence disgraces fool; deception disqualifies leader
Event
Speech must match character
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom