Proverbs 17 : 1 (WEB)
Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
Proverbs 17 : 2 (WEB)
A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, And shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
Proverbs 17 : 3 (WEB)
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, But Yahweh tests the hearts.
Proverbs 17 : 4 (WEB)
An evil-doer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
Proverbs 17 : 5 (WEB)
Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 17 : 6 (WEB)
Children's children are the crown of old men; The glory of children are their parents.
Proverbs 17 : 7 (WEB)
Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, Much less do lying lips fit a prince.
Proverbs 17 : 8 (WEB)
A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
Proverbs 17 : 9 (WEB)
He who covers an offense promotes love; But he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
Proverbs 17 : 10 (WEB)
A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred lashes into a fool.
Proverbs 17 : 11 (WEB)
An evil man seeks only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Proverbs 17 : 12 (WEB)
Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.
Proverbs 17 : 13 (WEB)
Whoever rewards evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.
Proverbs 17 : 14 (WEB)
The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, Therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
Proverbs 17 : 15 (WEB)
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
Proverbs 17 : 16 (WEB)
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he has no understanding?
Proverbs 17 : 17 (WEB)
A friend loves at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 17 : 18 (WEB)
A man void of understanding strikes hands, And becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
Proverbs 17 : 19 (WEB)
He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
Proverbs 17 : 20 (WEB)
One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, And one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
Proverbs 17 : 21 (WEB)
He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
Proverbs 17 : 22 (WEB)
A cheerful heart makes good medicine, But a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 17 : 23 (WEB)
A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, To pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 17 : 24 (WEB)
Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17 : 25 (WEB)
A foolish son brings grief to his father, And bitterness to her who bore him.
Proverbs 17 : 26 (WEB)
Also to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to flog officials for their integrity.
Proverbs 17 : 27 (WEB)
He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
Proverbs 17 : 28 (WEB)
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
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