Proverbs 17:4
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordA wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
— Proverbs 17:4, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
An evil-doer gives heed to wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
American Standard Version (ASV)
An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; Anda liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
An evil doer is attentive to lips of vanity, Falsehood is giving ear to a mischievous tongue.