Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 17:7 in English Standard Version "Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince." Pr 6:17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, Pr 19:10 It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury, much less for a slave to rule over princes. Pr 26:1 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool.