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Proverbs 27:2 - Let another praise you, and not your own mouth

NIV Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;
someone else, and not your own lips.
KJV Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
NASB Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;
A stranger, and not your own lips.
Proverbs 27:2

Commentary

Another form of pride is self-praise. It is far wiser to let another issue your praise.

Thomas Nelson, I. (1997, c1995). Woman's study Bible . (Pr 27:1). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

"Praise is a comely garment; and though we may desire to wear it, it is always better if others place the garment upon us."

KJV Bible commentary. 1997, c1994 (1246). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

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