Proverbs 17:7
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordExcellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
— Proverbs 17:7, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, Much less do lying lips fit a prince.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Not comely for a fool is a lip of excellency, Much less for a noble a lip of falsehood.