World English Bible
Proverbs 17:4
“An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 17
2
A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
3
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.
4
An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
5
Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
6
Children's children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.