Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler! Cross References Psalm 31:18 May lying lips be silenced--lips that speak with arrogance against the righteous, full of pride and contempt. Proverbs 6:17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. Proverbs 19:10 Luxury is unseemly for a fool--how much worse for a slave to rule over princes! Proverbs 24:7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place. Proverbs 26:1 Like snow in summer and rain at harvest, honor does not befit a fool. Treasury of Scripture Excellent speech becomes not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. excellent speech Proverbs 26:7 Psalm 50:16,17 much Proverbs 16:10-13 Proverbs 29:12 2 Samuel 23:3 lying lips Proverbs 12:19 |