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

New King James Version
Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool, Much less lying lips to a prince.

American Standard Version
Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.

Berean Study Bible
Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!

Douay-Rheims Bible
Eloquent words do not become a fool, nor lying lips a prince.

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

World English Bible
Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

Young's Literal Translation
Not comely for a fool is a lip of excellency, Much less for a noble a lip of falsehood.

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