Proverbs 17:7
Eloquent speech is not suitable for a fool; 1 much less are lying lips suitable for royalty. 1
Unlocked Literal 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 1 and parents bring honor to their children. 1
8A bribe is like a magic stone to the one who gives it; 1 wherever he turns, he succeeds. 1
Cross References
Job 34:12Indeed, God does nothing wicked, 1 nor does the Almighty ever pervert justice. 1
Psalms 101:3I will not put wrongdoing before my eyes; 1 I hate worthless evil; 1 it will not cling to me. 1
Proverbs 16:10Insightful decisions are on the lips of a king, 1 his mouth should not betray justice. 1
Proverbs 29:12If a ruler pays attention to lies, 1 all his officials will be 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 →