Old Testament · VERSE 4

Proverbs 17:4

King James Version

A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

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Proverbs 17:2

A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

Proverbs 17:3

The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.

Proverbs 17:4SELECTED VERSE

A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

Proverbs 17:5

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

Proverbs 17:6

Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

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