Nehr · Proverbs 17

Proverbs 17:7

Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

Proverbs 17:7, King James Version
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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.

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