Proverbs 17:5
"An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue."
Key Reflection
This verse highlights how those who engage in evil often listen to and are influenced by deceptive speech. It suggests that liars and evildoers create a cycle of falsehood, where they not only speak wickedly but also eagerly hear such words, reinforcing their own deceitfulness.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes