Proverbs 17:7
Arrogant speech is not fitting for a fool, 2 much less do lying lips fit a prince. 1
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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; 2 the glory of children are their parents. 1
Cross References
Psalms 101:3I will set no vile thing before my eyes. 2 I hate the deeds of faithless men. 2 They will not cling to me. 1
Proverbs 16:10Inspired charges are on the lips of the king. 2 His mouth shall not betray his judgments. 1
Proverbs 29:12If a ruler listens to lies, 2 all of his officials are wicked. 1
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 →