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Proverbs 17:4

World English Bible

An evildoer heeds wicked lips.
A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

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Proverbs 17:4 in other translations

An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

Proverbs 17:4 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 17:4 in context

  1. 2A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame,
    and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
  2. 3The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold,
    but Yahweh tests the hearts.
  3. 4An evildoer heeds wicked lips.
    A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
  4. 5Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker.
    He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
  5. 6Children’s children are the crown of old men;
    the glory of children are their parents.