Proverbs 17:4
Proverbs 17:4 The Message (MSG)
Evil people relish malicious conversation; the ears of liars itch for dirty gossip.
Proverbs 17:4 King James Version (KJV)
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; And a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
Proverbs 17:4 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
An evildoer listens to wicked lips; A liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
Proverbs 17:4 New Century Version (NCV)
Evil people listen to evil words. Liars pay attention to cruel words.
Proverbs 17:4 American Standard Version (ASV)
An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
Proverbs 17:4 New International Version (NIV)
A wicked person listens to deceitful lips; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
Proverbs 17:4 New King James Version (NKJV)
An evildoer gives heed to false lips; A liar listens eagerly to a spiteful tongue.
Proverbs 17:4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
An evildoer listens closely to wicked lips; And a liar pays attention to a destructive and malicious tongue.
Proverbs 17:4 New Living Translation (NLT)
Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip; liars pay close attention to slander.