Proverbs 27:2

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 27:2

BSB

Let another praise you, and not your own mouth-a stranger, and not your own lips.

AKJV

Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.

CPDV

Let another praise you, and not your own mouth: an outsider, and not your own lips.

ERV

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

NHEB

Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.

SMT

A stranger shall praise thee, and not thy mouth; a stranger, and not thy lips.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 27:2

LetanothermanH2114Verb praiseH1984VerbtheeandnotthineownmouthH6310Noun MasculineastrangerH5237AdjectiveandnotthineownlipsH8193Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 27:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 27:2

Summary

Let others give you praise.

Event

Teaching against self-praise

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC