Proverbs 17:6 — Meaning and Application

A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; {and} a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: {and} he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. {unpunished: Heb. held innocent}

Children's children {are} the crown of old men; and the glory of children {are} their fathers.

Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. {Excellent...: Heb. A lip of excellency} {lying...: Heb. a lip of lying}

A gift {is as} a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. {a precious...: Heb. a stone of grace}