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Proverbs 17:4

King James Version

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

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American Standard Version

An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

Christian Standard Bible

A wicked person listens to malicious talk; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

English Standard Version

An evildoer listens to wicked lips, and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

New American Standard Bible

An evildoer listens to wicked lips; A liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

New International Version

A wicked person listens to deceitful lips; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

New King James Version

An evildoer gives heed to false lips; A liar listens eagerly to a spiteful tongue.

New Living Translation

Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip; liars pay close attention to slander.

World English Bible

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