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Proverbs 17:7

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

Proverbs 17:7 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 17:7

Theological / Devotional

Excellent speech. Good speech gives but a deceptive veneer to the evil man, lying of any kind tarnishes the honor of those in authority (see Isa. 32:5-8).

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