Proverbs 17:4
“A wicked doer giueth heed to false lips: and a liar giueth eare to a naughtie tongue.”
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Proverbs 17:4 Context
2A wise seruant shall haue rule ouer a son that causeth shame: and shall haue part of the inheritance among the brethren. 3The fining pot is for siluer, and the furnace for gold: but the Lord trieth the hearts. 4A wicked doer giueth heed to false lips: and a liar giueth eare to a naughtie tongue. 5Whoso mocketh the poore, reproacheth his maker: and he that is glad at calamities, shall not be vnpunished. 6Childrens children are the crowne of old men: and the glory of children are their fathers.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 17:4
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; [and] a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
- King James Version
An evildoer listens to wicked lips; A liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; `And' a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A wrongdoer gives attention to evil lips, and a man of deceit gives ear to a damaging tongue.
- Basic English Bible
The evil-doer giveth heed to iniquitous lips; the liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
- Darby Bible
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips: and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
- Webster's Bible
An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
- World English Bible
An evil doer is attentive to lips of vanity, Falsehood is giving ear to a mischievous tongue.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; and a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:4
17:4 False lips - To false accusations and calumnies, which give him occasion and encouragement to do mischief.