Proverbs 17:4
World English Bible (WEB)
An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
In context
2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts.
4 An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.
Proverbs 17:4 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
- KJV King James Version
- A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.
- ASV American Standard Version
- An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- An evil doer is attentive to lips of vanity, Falsehood is giving ear to a mischievous tongue.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The evil-doer giveth heed to iniquitous lips; the liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips: and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.