Verse Comparison: Proverbs 17:4
American Standard Version
An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; `And' a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
Amplified® Bible
An evildoer gives heed to wicked lips; and a liar listens to a mischievous tongue.
Contemporary English Version
Troublemakers listen to troublemakers, and liars listen to liars.
Darby English Version
The evil-doer giveth heed to iniquitous lips; the liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
Good News Bible
Evil people listen to evil ideas, and liars listen to lies.
King James Version
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
New American Standard Bible
An evildoer listens to wicked lips; A liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
New International Version
A wicked man listens to evil lips;
a liar pays attention to a malicious tongue.
New King James Version
An evildoer gives heed to false lips;
A liar listens eagerly to a spiteful tongue.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
An evildoer listens to wicked lips; A liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
Revised Standard Version
An evildoer listens to wicked lips; and a liar gives heed to a mischievous tongue.
Young's Literal Translation
An evil doer is attentive to lips of vanity, Falsehood is giving ear to a mischievous tongue.
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