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