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An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

Proverbs 17:4 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૧૭:૪
જે કોઈ વ્યક્તિ અનિષ્ટ વાત સાંભળે છે તે દુષ્ટ છે; જે જૂઠો છે તે નુકસાનકારક જીભ તરફ ધ્યાન આપે છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन १७:४
कुकर्मी अनर्थ बात को ध्यान देकर सुनता है, और झूठा मनुष्य दुष्टता की बात की ओर कान लगाता है।

In context

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 the LORD 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.

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