Cross References Eloquent words do not become a fool, nor lying lips a prince. Psalm 31:18 Let deceitful lips be made dumb. Which speak iniquity against the just, with pride and abuse. Proverbs 6:17 A heart that deviseth wicked plots, feet that are swift to run into mischief, Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully, please him. Proverbs 19:10 Delicacies are not seemly for a fool: nor for a servant to have rule over princes. Proverbs 24:7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he shall not open his mouth. Proverbs 26:1 As snow in summer, and rain in harvest, so glory is not seemly for a fool. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Eloquent words do not become a fool, nor lying lips a prince. excellent speech Proverbs 26:7 As a lame man hath fair legs in vain: so a parable is unseemly in the mouth of fools. Psalm 50:16,17 But to the sinner God hath said: Why dost thou declare my justices, and take my covenant in thy mouth? . . . much Proverbs 16:10-13 Divination is in the lips of the king, his mouth shall not err in judgment. . . . Proverbs 29:12 A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked. 2 Samuel 23:3 The God of Israel said to me, the strong one of Israel spoke, the ruler of men, the just ruler in the fear of God. Job 34:12 For in very deed God will not condemn without cause, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment. Psalm 101:3-5 I will not set before my eyes any unjust thing: I hated the workers of iniquities. . . . lying lips Proverbs 12:19 The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue. Context Better a Dry Morsel in Quietness…6Children's children are the crown of old men: and the glory of children are their fathers. 7Eloquent words do not become a fool, nor lying lips a prince.8The expectation of him that expecteth is a most acceptable jewel: whithersoever he turneth himself, he understandeth wisely.… Lexicon Eloquentיֶ֑תֶר (ye·ṯer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3499: An overhanging, an excess, superiority, remainder, a small rope words שְׂפַת־ (śə·p̄aṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 8193: The lip, language, a margin are unfit לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's Hebrew 3808: Not, no for a fool; לְנָבָ֣ל (lə·nā·ḇāl) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 5036: Foolish, senseless how much worse אַ֝֗ף (’ap̄) Conjunction Strong's Hebrew 637: Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though are lying שָֽׁקֶר׃ (šā·qer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 8267: Deception, disappointment, falsehood lips שְׂפַת־ (śə·p̄aṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 8193: The lip, language, a margin to a ruler! לְנָדִ֥יב (lə·nā·ḏîḇ) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 5081: Voluntary, generous, magnanimous, a grandee Additional Translations Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!Excellent speech becomes not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince. Faithful lips will not suit a fool; nor lying lips a just man. Excellent speech becometh not a vile [man]; how much less do lying lips a noble! Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince. Not comely for a fool is a lip of excellency, Much less for a noble a lip of falsehood. Jump to Previous Arrogant Churl Excellency Excellent Fair False. Falsehood Fine Fit Fitting Fool Foolish Less Lip Noble Overbearing Prince Ruler Speech Vile Words WorseJump to Next Arrogant Churl Excellency Excellent Fair False. Falsehood Fine Fit Fitting Fool Foolish Less Lip Noble Overbearing Prince Ruler Speech Vile Words WorseExternal Links Proverbs 17:7 NIVProverbs 17:7 NLT Proverbs 17:7 ESV Proverbs 17:7 NASB Proverbs 17:7 ASV Proverbs 17:7 Bible Apps Proverbs 17:7 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 17:7 Chinese Bible Proverbs 17:7 French Bible Proverbs 17:7 German Bible Alphabetical: a are Arrogant Excellent fitting fool for how is less lips lying much not prince ruler speech to unsuited worse OT Poetry: Proverbs 17:7 Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool (Prov. Pro Pr) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |
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