Proverbs 17:7KJV
Protestant Bible · KJV · Verse 7 of 28
"Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince."
In context
5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
6Children's children the crown of old men; and the glory of children their fathers.
7Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
8A gift a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
9He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth friends.