Proverbs 17:7
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Fine speech is not becoming to a fool;
still less is false speech to a prince.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
how much worse lying lips to a ruler!
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool;
even less are lies fitting for a ruler.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
Fine speech is not becoming a fool,
still less is false speech for a ruler.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press