Strong's Lexicon Eloquent יֶ֑תֶר (ye·ṯer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3499: 1) remainder, excess, rest, remnant, excellence 1a) remainder, remnant 1b) remainder, rest, other part 1c) excess 1d) abundantly (adv) 1e) abundance, affluence 1f) superiority, excellency words שְׂפַת־ (śə·p̄aṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 8193: 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding 1a) lip (as body part) 1b) language 1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc) are unfit לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's Hebrew 3808: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) נָאוָ֣ה (nā·wāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 5000: 1) comely, beautiful, seemly 1a) comely, beautiful 1b) seemly for a fool; לְנָבָ֣ל (lə·nā·ḇāl) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 5036: 1) foolish, senseless, fool how much worse אַ֝֗ף (’ap̄) Conjunction Strong's Hebrew 637: conj (denoting addition, esp of something greater) 1) also, yea, though, so much the more adv 2) furthermore, indeed כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's Hebrew 3588: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore are lying שָֽׁקֶר׃ (šā·qer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 8267: 1) lie, deception, disappointment, falsehood 1a) deception (what deceives or disappoints or betrays one) 1b) deceit, fraud, wrong 1b1) fraudulently, wrongfully (as adverb) 1c) falsehood (injurious in testimony) 1c1) testify falsehood, false oath, swear falsely 1d) falsity (of false or self-deceived prophets) 1e) lie, falsehood (in general) 1e1) false tongue 1f) in vain lips שְׂפַת־ (śə·p̄aṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 8193: 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding 1a) lip (as body part) 1b) language 1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc) to a ruler ! לְנָדִ֥יב (lə·nā·ḏîḇ) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 5081: adj 1) inclined, willing, noble, generous 1a) incited, inclined, willing 1b) noble, princely (in rank) 1c) noble (in mind and character) n m 2) noble one Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleEloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler! Young's Literal Translation Not comely for a fool is a lip of excellency, Much less for a noble a lip of falsehood. Holman Christian Standard Bible Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips; how much worse are lies for a ruler. New American Standard Bible Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince. King James Bible Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. Parallel Verses New International Version Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool-- how much worse lying lips to a ruler! New Living Translation Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool; even less are lies fitting for a ruler. English Standard Version Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince. New American Standard Bible Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince. King James Bible Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. Holman Christian Standard Bible Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool's lips; how much worse are lies for a ruler. International Standard Version Appropriate speech is inconsistent with the fool; how much more are deceitful statements with a prince! NET Bible Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler! American Standard Version Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince. English Revised Version Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. Young's Literal Translation Not comely for a fool is a lip of excellency, Much less for a noble a lip of falsehood. Cross References Psalm 31:18 Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous. Proverbs 6:17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. Proverbs 19:10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. Proverbs 24:7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. Proverbs 26:1 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 17:6 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. Proverbs 17:5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. Proverbs 17:4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. Proverbs 17:8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. Jump to Previous Arrogant Churl Excellency Excellent Fair False. 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