Proverbs 17:4
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
A wicked doer gives heed to false lips; and a liar gives ear to a naughty tongue.
American King James Version (AKJV)
A wicked doer gives heed to false lips; and a liar gives ear to a naughty tongue.
American Standard Version (ASV)
An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
A wrongdoer gives attention to evil lips, and a man of deceit gives ear to a damaging tongue.
Webster's Revision
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips: and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
World English Bible
An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
English Revised Version (ERV)
An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; and a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
Definitions for Proverbs 17:4
Clarke's Proverbs 17:4 Bible Commentary
A wicked doer giveth heed - An evil heart is disposed and ever ready to receive evil; and liars delight in lies.
Barnes's Proverbs 17:4 Bible Commentary
The two clauses describe two phases of the mutual affinities of evil. The evil-doer delights in lies, the liar in bad words.
Wesley's Proverbs 17:4 Bible Commentary
17:4 False lips - To false accusations and calumnies, which give him occasion and encouragement to do mischief.
