Proverbs 17:7
Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
In Context
6Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.
8A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
Cross References
Job 34:12Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.
Psalms 101:3I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.
Proverbs 16:10A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.
Proverbs 29:12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
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 →