Berean Standard Bible
“Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!”
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!
World English Bible (WEB)
Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
King James Version (KJV)
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Fair words are not to be looked for from a foolish man, much less are false lips in a ruler.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
No conviene al necio la altilocuencia: ¡cuánto menos al príncipe el labio mentiroso!
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
No es de esperarse que el rebelde diga la verdad ni que los reyes digan mentiras.
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