Proverbs 17:7,15,20,23
Proverbs 17:7 The Message (MSG)
We don’t expect eloquence from fools, nor do we expect lies from our leaders.
Proverbs 17:15 The Message (MSG)
Whitewashing bad people and throwing mud on good people are equally abhorrent to GOD.
Proverbs 17:20 The Message (MSG)
A bad motive can’t achieve a good end; double-talk brings you double trouble.
Proverbs 17:23 The Message (MSG)
The wicked take bribes under the table; they show nothing but contempt for justice.
Proverbs 17:7 King James Version (KJV)
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: Much less do lying lips a prince.
Proverbs 17:15 King James Version (KJV)
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, Even they both are abomination to the LORD.
Proverbs 17:20 King James Version (KJV)
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
Proverbs 17:23 King James Version (KJV)
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom To pervert the ways of judgment.
Proverbs 17:7 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince.
Proverbs 17:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
Proverbs 17:20 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who has a crooked mind finds no good, And he who is perverted in his language falls into evil.
Proverbs 17:23 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A wicked man receives a bribe from the bosom To pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 17:7 New Century Version (NCV)
Fools should not be proud, and rulers should not be liars.
Proverbs 17:15 New Century Version (NCV)
The LORD hates both of these things: freeing the guilty and punishing the innocent.
Proverbs 17:20 New Century Version (NCV)
A person with an evil heart will find no success, and the person whose words are evil will get into trouble.
Proverbs 17:23 New Century Version (NCV)
When the wicked accept money to do wrong there can be no justice.
Proverbs 17:7 American Standard Version (ASV)
Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
Proverbs 17:15 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.
Proverbs 17:20 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
Proverbs 17:23 American Standard Version (ASV)
A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 17:7 New International Version (NIV)
Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool— how much worse lying lips to a ruler!
Proverbs 17:15 New International Version (NIV)
Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent— the LORD detests them both.
Proverbs 17:20 New International Version (NIV)
One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper; one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.
Proverbs 17:23 New International Version (NIV)
The wicked accept bribes in secret to pervert the course of justice.
Proverbs 17:7 New King James Version (NKJV)
Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool, Much less lying lips to a prince.
Proverbs 17:15 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
Proverbs 17:20 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who has a deceitful heart finds no good, And he who has a perverse tongue falls into evil.
Proverbs 17:23 New King James Version (NKJV)
A wicked man accepts a bribe behind the back To pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 17:7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Excellent speech does not benefit a fool [who is spiritually blind], Much less do lying lips benefit a prince.
Proverbs 17:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous Are both repulsive to the LORD. [Ex 23:7; Prov 24:24; Is 5:23]
Proverbs 17:20 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who has a crooked mind finds no good, And he who is perverted in his language falls into evil. [James 3:8]
Proverbs 17:23 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A wicked man receives a bribe from the [hidden] pocket To pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 17:7 New Living Translation (NLT)
Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool; even less are lies fitting for a ruler.
Proverbs 17:15 New Living Translation (NLT)
Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent— both are detestable to the LORD.
Proverbs 17:20 New Living Translation (NLT)
The crooked heart will not prosper; the lying tongue tumbles into trouble.
Proverbs 17:23 New Living Translation (NLT)
The wicked take secret bribes to pervert the course of justice.
Proverbs 17:7 The Passion Translation (TPT)
It is not proper for a leader to lie and deceive, and don’t expect excellent words to be spoken by a fool.
Proverbs 17:15 The Passion Translation (TPT)
There is nothing God hates more than condemning the one who is innocent and acquitting the one who is guilty.
Proverbs 17:20 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The one with a perverse heart never has anything good to say, and the chronic liar tumbles into constant trouble.
Proverbs 17:23 The Passion Translation (TPT)
When you take a secret bribe, your actions reveal your true character, for you pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 17:7 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince.
Proverbs 17:15 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the LORD.