Proverbs 17:4 in the World English Bible
An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
Context
3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.