Proverbs 17:7

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Proverbs 17:7 The Message (MSG)

We don’t expect eloquence from fools, nor do we expect lies from our leaders.

Proverbs 17:7 King James Version (KJV)

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

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 17:7 New Century Version (NCV)

Fools should not be proud, and rulers should not be liars.

Proverbs 17:7 American Standard Version (ASV)

Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.

Proverbs 17:7 New International Version (NIV)

Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool— how much worse lying lips to a ruler!

Proverbs 17:7 New King James Version (NKJV)

Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool, Much less lying lips to a prince.

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 17:7 New Living Translation (NLT)

Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool; even less are lies fitting for a ruler.

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 17:7 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince.