“An evildoer heeds wicked lips.A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.”
Proverbs 17:4 (WEB)
Context Reading
2A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame,and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers. 3The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold,but Yahweh tests the hearts. 4An evildoer heeds wicked lips.A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue. 5Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker.He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished. 6Children’s children are the crown of old men;the glory of children is their parents.