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Proverbs 17:4

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An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

Context

1Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.
2A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
3The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.
4An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
5Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
6Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.
7Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

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