Proverbs 17:7
Well-chosen words are not fitting for the foolish, nor are lying lips fitting for a leader.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
In Context
6Sons of sons are the crown of old age. And the glory of sons is their fathers.
Cross References
Job 34:12For truly, God will not condemn in vain, nor will the Almighty repudiate judgment.
Psalms 101:3Do not turn your face away from me. In whatever day that I am in trouble, incline your ear to me. In whatever day that I will call upon you, heed me quickly.
Proverbs 16:10Foreknowledge is in the lips of the king. His mouth shall not err in judgment.
Proverbs 29:12A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants.
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 →