Proverbs 17
NET
7 Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!
Darby
7 Excellent speechD4319 becometh not a vile [man]D4320; how much less do lying lips a noble!
Darby Bible Notes
speech - Lit. 'lip.' [man] - Or 'a fool,' Nabal. see ch 1.7. As Ps. 14.1, and ch. 30.22.
KJV
7 Excellent speechK4235becometh not a fool: much less do lying lipsK4236a prince.
KJV Bible Notes
Excellent speech: Heb. A lip of excellency. lying lips: Heb. a lip of lying.
