Proverbs 17:4

Better a Dry Morsel in Quietness

3A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts. 4A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.

  • Scripture
  • Sermons
  • Commentary
Berean Standard Bible
A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.
American Standard Version (1901)
An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
Bible in Basic English
A wrongdoer gives attention to evil lips, and a man of deceit gives ear to a damaging tongue.
Douay-Rheims 1899
The evil man obeyeth an unjust tongue: and the deceitful hearkeneth to lying lips.
Free Bible Version
Evil people listen to spiteful talk, and liars pay attention to malicious words.
Geneva Bible 1599
The wicked giueth heed to false lippes, and a lyer hearkeneth to the naughtie tongue.
King James (Authorized) Version
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
One Unity Resource Bible
An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
Translation for Translators
Those who do what is evil pay attention to people who say [MTY] what is evil, and liars pay attention to other people’s lies.
Unlocked Literal Bible
The evildoer pays attention to wicked lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.
Noah Webster Bible
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips: and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
World English Bible
An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
Young's Literal Translation
An evil doer is attentive to lips of vanity, Falsehood is giving ear to a mischievous tongue.