New American Standard Bible 1995

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Proverbs

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Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince.

Lexicon

Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Hebrew: Transliteration:
Excellent remainder, excess, preeminence Noun H3499 יֶ֑תֶר ye·ter;
speech lip, speech, edge Noun H8193 שְׂפַת־ se·fat-
is not fitting comely, seemly Adjective H5000 נָאוָ֣ה na·vah
for a fool, foolish, senseless Adjective H5036 לְנָבָ֣ל le·na·val
Much also, yea Conjunction H637 אַ֝֗ף af
less also, yea Conjunction H637    
are lying deception, disappointment, falsehood Noun H8267 שָֽׁקֶר׃ sha·ker.
lips lip, speech, edge Noun H8193 שְׂפַת־ se·fat-
to a prince. inclined, generous, noble Adjective H5081 לְנָדִ֥יב le·na·div

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New American Standard Bible 1995 Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince.
King James Bible Excellent speech is becometh not fitting for a fool, Much fool: much less are do lying lips to a prince.
Hebrew Greek English Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince.