Proverbs 17:4
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
In other versions
An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; `And' a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
ASV
A wrongdoer gives attention to evil lips, and a man of deceit gives ear to a damaging tongue.
BBE
The evil-doer giveth heed to iniquitous lips; the liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
DBY
An evil-doer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
WEB
An evil doer is attentive to lips of vanity, Falsehood is giving ear to a mischievous tongue.
YLT
A wicked doer gives heed to false lips; and a liar gives ear to a naughty tongue.
ENG
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips: and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
WBT
A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.
BSB
In context
2A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
3The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
4A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
6Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.