Proverbs 17 : 1 (ERVEN)
It is better to have nothing but a dry piece of bread to eat in peace than a whole house full of food with everyone arguing.
Proverbs 17 : 2 (ERVEN)
A smart servant will gain control over his master's foolish son. He will be treated like a son and get a share of the inheritance.
Proverbs 17 : 3 (ERVEN)
Fire is used to make gold and silver pure, but a person's heart is made pure by the Lord.
Proverbs 17 : 4 (ERVEN)
People who do evil listen to evil ideas. Liars listen to liars.
Proverbs 17 : 5 (ERVEN)
Whoever makes fun of beggars insults their Maker. Whoever laughs at someone else's trouble will be punished.
Proverbs 17 : 6 (ERVEN)
Grandchildren are the pride and joy of old age, and children take great pride in their parents.
Proverbs 17 : 7 (ERVEN)
You wouldn't expect to hear a fine speech from a fool, and you shouldn't expect lies from a ruler.
Proverbs 17 : 8 (ERVEN)
Some people think a bribe is like a lucky charm�it seems to work wherever they go.
Proverbs 17 : 9 (ERVEN)
Forgive someone, and you will strengthen your friendship. Keep reminding them, and you will destroy it.
Proverbs 17 : 10 (ERVEN)
Smart people learn more from a single correction than fools learn from a hundred beatings.
Proverbs 17 : 11 (ERVEN)
Those who are evil only want to cause trouble. In the end, punishment without mercy will be sent to them.
Proverbs 17 : 12 (ERVEN)
It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool who is busy doing foolish things.
Proverbs 17 : 13 (ERVEN)
If you do wrong to those who were good to you, you will have trouble the rest of your life.
Proverbs 17 : 14 (ERVEN)
The start of an argument is like a small leak in a dam. Stop it before a big fight breaks out.
Proverbs 17 : 15 (ERVEN)
The Lord hates these two things: punishing the innocent and letting the guilty go free.
Proverbs 17 : 16 (ERVEN)
Money is wasted on fools. They cannot buy wisdom when they have no sense.
Proverbs 17 : 17 (ERVEN)
A friend loves you all the time, but a brother was born to help in times of trouble.
Proverbs 17 : 18 (ERVEN)
Only a fool would promise to pay for someone else's debts.
Proverbs 17 : 19 (ERVEN)
A troublemaker loves to start arguments. Anyone who likes to brag is asking for trouble.
Proverbs 17 : 20 (ERVEN)
Crooks will not profit from their crimes, and those who plan to cause trouble will be trapped when it comes.
Proverbs 17 : 21 (ERVEN)
A man who has a fool for a son will be disappointed. A fool brings no joy to his father.
Proverbs 17 : 22 (ERVEN)
Happiness is good medicine, but sorrow is a disease.
Proverbs 17 : 23 (ERVEN)
A wicked judge will accept a bribe, and that keeps justice from being done.
Proverbs 17 : 24 (ERVEN)
Intelligent people think about what needs to be done here and now. Fools are always dreaming about faraway places.
Proverbs 17 : 25 (ERVEN)
Foolish children upset their parents and make them sad.
Proverbs 17 : 26 (ERVEN)
It is wrong to punish an innocent person or attack leaders for doing what is right.
Proverbs 17 : 27 (ERVEN)
Intelligent people choose their words carefully. Those who know what they are doing remain calm.
Proverbs 17 : 28 (ERVEN)
Silent fools seem wise. They say nothing and appear to be smart.
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