Proverbes 4:24

24 Éloigne de toi la perversité de la bouche, et la fausseté des lèvres.

Proverbes 4:24 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 4:24

Put away from thee a froward mouth
A mouth speaking froward and perverse things; things contrary to right reason, to the law of God, and Gospel of Christ; blasphemies against God or men; every thing that is untrue, unchaste, unjust, foolish, and filthy; all swearing, lying, and everything that is repugnant to truth and justice. Some understand it of men that are liars, blasphemers, and froward persons, who are to be shunned and avoided, and to be debarred the houses and society of good men; and perverse lips put far from thee;
do not make use of them thyself, nor keep company with men of such a character. Much the same thing is meant as before.

Proverbes 4:24 In-Context

22 Car ils sont la vie de ceux qui les trouvent, et la santé de tout leur corps.
23 Garde ton cœur plus que toute autre chose qu'on garde; car c'est de lui que procèdent les sources de la vie.
24 Éloigne de toi la perversité de la bouche, et la fausseté des lèvres.
25 Que tes yeux regardent droit, et que tes paupières se dirigent devant toi.
26 Balance le chemin de tes pieds, afin que toutes tes voies soient affermies.
The Ostervald translation is in the public domain.