Proverbs 17:7
Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
World English Bible British
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; the glory of children is their parents.
8A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.
Cross References
Job 34:12Yes surely, God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert justice.
Psalms 101:3I will set no vile thing before my eyes. I hate the deeds of faithless men. They will not cling to me.
Proverbs 16:10Inspired judgements are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.
Proverbs 29:12If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are 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 →