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Proverbs 17:4

A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar pays attention to a malicious tongue.
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King James Version

A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

English Standard Version

An evildoer listens to wicked lips, and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

Catholic Public Domain Version

The evil obey an unjust tongue. And the false are submissive to lying lips