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Proverbs 17:4 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 17 · verse 4 · King James Version
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.Proverbs 17:4 · King James Version
Proverbs 17:4 in context
2A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
3The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
4A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
6Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- naughtyhavvâhby implication, of falling)H1942 →
- falseʼâvenstrictly nothingnessH205 →
- doerrâʻaʻproperly, to spoilH7489 →
- heedqâshabto prick up the earsH7181 →
- lipssâphâhthe lipH8193 →
- liarsheqeran untruthH8267 →
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