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Proverbs 27:2

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
Proverbs 27:2 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; A stranger, and not thine own lips.

    ASV

  • Let another man give you praise, and not your mouth; one who is strange to you, and not your lips.

    BBE

  • Let another praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

    DBY

  • Let another man praise you, And not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips.

    WEB

  • Let another praise thee, and not thine own mouth, A stranger, and not thine own lips.

    YLT

  • Let another man praise you, and not yours own mouth; a stranger, and not yours own lips.

    ENG

  • Let another man praise thee, and not thy own mouth; a stranger, and not thy own lips.

    WBT

  • Let another praise you, and not your own mouth— a stranger, and not your own lips.

    BSB

In context

1Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

2Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

3A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.

4Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?

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