Proverbs 17:4
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4Evil people relish malicious conversation;
the ears of liars itch for dirty gossip.
Copyright 2005 Eugene H. Peterson.
In other versions
ESVEnglish Standard Version
An evildoer listens to wicked lips,
and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
A wicked person listens to deceitful lips;
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
A wicked person listens to malicious talk;
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip;
liars pay close attention to slander.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
He who does evil listens to lips of wickedness,
and the liar gives heed to the tongue of mischief.
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KJV 1900King James Version
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips;
And a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
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