Proverbs 17:7
Fine words don't suit stupid people, how much less are lies suited to a ruler.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
In Context
6Old people are proud of their grandchildren, and children are proud of their parents.
8Whoever gives a bribe thinks it's a magical stone—that wherever they turn they'll have success!
Cross References
Job 34:12It's absolutely sure that God doesn't act wickedly; the Almighty would never pervert justice.
Psalms 101:3I will not look at anything evil. I hate doing wrong—I won't have anything to do with it.
Proverbs 16:10The king is inspired in what he says; he is not unreliable in his decisions.
Proverbs 29:12A ruler who listens to lies will have nothing but wicked officials.
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 →