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