Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler! Cross References Psalm 31:18May lying lips be silenced, which speak with arrogance against the righteous, full of pride and contempt. Proverbs 6:17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. Proverbs 19:10 Luxury is unseemly for a fool--how much worse for a slave to rule over princes! Proverbs 24:7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place. Proverbs 26:1 Like snow in summer and rain at harvest, honor does not befit a fool. Chapter Outline 1. Contrasts between the Righteous and the WickedJump to Previous Arrogant Churl Excellency Excellent Fair False. Falsehood Fine Fit Fitting Fool Foolish Less Lip Noble Overbearing Prince Ruler Speech Vile Words WorseJump to Next Arrogant Churl Excellency Excellent Fair False. Falsehood Fine Fit Fitting Fool Foolish Less Lip Noble Overbearing Prince Ruler Speech Vile Words Worse |
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge excellent speech Proverbs 26:7 Psalm 50:16, 17 much Proverbs 16:10-13 Proverbs 29:12 2 Samuel 23:3 Job 34:12 Psalm 101:3-5 lying lips Proverbs 12:19 Links Proverbs 17:7 NIVProverbs 17:7 NLT Proverbs 17:7 ESV Proverbs 17:7 NASB Proverbs 17:7 KJV Proverbs 17:7 Bible Apps Proverbs 17:7 Parallel Proverbs 17:7 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 17:7 Chinese Bible Proverbs 17:7 French Bible Proverbs 17:7 German Bible Proverbs 17:7 Commentaries Bible Hub |