Bible verse
Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!
Proverbs 17:7 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 17.
3 A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
4 A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.
5 He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.
6 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.
7 Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!
8 A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
9 Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.
10 A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
KJV
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
ASV
Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
ERV
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
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