Proverbs 17:7
Fair words are not to be looked for from a foolish man, much less are false lips in a ruler.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
In Context
6Children's children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their fathers.
Cross References
Job 34:12Truly, God does not do evil, and the Ruler of all is not a false judge.
Psalms 101:3I will not put any evil thing before my eyes; I am against all turning to one side; I will not have it near me.
Proverbs 16:10Decision is in the lips of the king: his mouth will not go wrong in judging.
Proverbs 29:12If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:7
Common Truths. 6 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. They are so, that is, they should be so, and, if they conduct themselves worthily, they are so. 1. It is an honour to parents when they are old to leave children, and children's children, growing up, that tread in the steps of their virtues, and are likely to maintain and advance the reputation of their families. It is an honour to a man to live so long as to see his children's children ( Ps. cxxviii. 6 ;… Read the whole commentary →