Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionA wicked person listens to deceitful lips; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue. English Standard Version An evildoer listens to wicked lips, and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue. Berean Study Bible A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue. King James Bible A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. New American Standard Bible An evildoer listens to wicked lips; A liar pays attention to a destructive tongue. American Standard Version An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue. Darby Bible Translation The evil-doer giveth heed to iniquitous lips; the liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue. Douay-Rheims Bible The evil man obeyeth an unjust tongue: and the deceitful hearkeneth to lying lips. English Revised Version An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; and a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue. Young's Literal Translation An evil doer is attentive to lips of vanity, Falsehood is giving ear to a mischievous tongue. Links Proverbs 17:4 Bible HubProverbs 17:4 Bible Apps Proverbs 17:4 Open Bible |