Proverbs 17:7

Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke, the protector of Israel spoke to me. The one who rules fairly among men, the one who rules in the fear of God,

Job 34:12

Indeed, in truth, God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.

Psalm 50:16-17

God says this to the evildoer: "How can you declare my commands, and talk about my covenant?

Psalm 101:3-5

I will not even consider doing what is dishonest. I hate doing evil; I will have no part of it.

Proverbs 12:19

The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.

Proverbs 16:10-13

The divine verdict is in the words of the king, his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.

Proverbs 26:7

Like legs that hang limp from the lame, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.

Matthew 7:5

You hypocrite! First remove the beam from your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

Lying lips

Bible References

Excellent speech

Proverbs 26:7
Like legs that hang limp from the lame, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
Psalm 50:16
God says this to the evildoer: "How can you declare my commands, and talk about my covenant?
Matthew 7:5
You hypocrite! First remove the beam from your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.

Much

Proverbs 16:10
The divine verdict is in the words of the king, his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.
Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.
2 Samuel 23:3
The God of Israel spoke, the protector of Israel spoke to me. The one who rules fairly among men, the one who rules in the fear of God,
Job 34:12
Indeed, in truth, God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.
Psalm 101:3
I will not even consider doing what is dishonest. I hate doing evil; I will have no part of it.

Lying lips

Proverbs 12:19
The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.

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