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Proverbs 17:4 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

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

Proverbs 17:4

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2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.

3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts.

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

5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.

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People who plan to do wrong often support themselves with lies. A wicked person listens gladly to false words that excuse what he is doing. Those who want to stir up public trouble eagerly catch on to lies and slander that attack the government and those who carry it out.

Those who enjoy telling lies also enjoy hearing them. A liar pays attention to a harmful gossiping tongue so he can build his own lies on top of it. In that way, he tries to make his lies seem partly true and more believable. Sinful people strengthen one another’s hands, and anyone who seeks out the company and help of evil people shows what he is himself.

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Proverbs 17:1

"Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife."

Proverbs 17:2

"A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers."

Proverbs 17:3

"The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts."

Proverbs 17:5

"Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished."

Proverbs 17:6

"Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents."

Proverbs 17:7

"Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince."

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