17Proverbs 17

Our Thoughts Are Tested by the

1A dry crust of bread eaten in peace and quiet is better than a feast eaten where everyone argues.Select Proverbs 17:1

2A wise slave will be placed in charge of a no-good child, and that slave will be given the same inheritance that each child receives.Select Proverbs 17:2

3Silver and gold are tested by flames of fire; our thoughts are tested by the Lord.Select Proverbs 17:3

4Troublemakers listen to troublemakers, and liars listen to liars.Select Proverbs 17:4

5By insulting the poor, you insult your Creator. You will be punished if you make fun of someone in trouble.Select Proverbs 17:5

6Grandparents are proud of their grandchildren, and children should be proud of their parents.Select Proverbs 17:6

7It sounds strange for a fool to talk sensibly, but it's even worse for a ruler to tell lies.Select Proverbs 17:7

8A bribe works miracles like a magic charm that brings good luck.Select Proverbs 17:8

9You will keep your friends if you forgive them, but you will lose your friends if you keep talking about what they did wrong.Select Proverbs 17:9

10A sensible person accepts correction, but you can't beat sense into a fool.Select Proverbs 17:10

11Cruel people want to rebel, and so vicious attackers will be sent against them.Select Proverbs 17:11

12A bear robbed of her cubs is far less dangerous than a stubborn fool.Select Proverbs 17:12

13You will always have trouble if you are mean to those who are good to you.Select Proverbs 17:13

14The start of an argument is like a water leak— so stop it before real trouble breaks out.Select Proverbs 17:14

15The Lord doesn't like those who defend the guilty or condemn the innocent.Select Proverbs 17:15

16Why should fools have money for an education when they refuse to learn?Select Proverbs 17:16

17A friend is there to help, in any situation, and relatives are born to share our troubles.Select Proverbs 17:17

18It's stupid to guarantee someone else's loan.Select Proverbs 17:18

19The wicked and the proud love trouble and keep begging to be hurt.Select Proverbs 17:19

20Dishonesty does you no good, and telling lies will get you in trouble.Select Proverbs 17:20

21It's never pleasant to be the parent of a fool and have nothing but pain.Select Proverbs 17:21

22If you are cheerful, you feel good; if you are sad, you hurt all over.Select Proverbs 17:22

23Crooks accept secret bribes to keep justice from being done.Select Proverbs 17:23

24Anyone with wisdom knows what makes good sense, but fools can never make up their minds.Select Proverbs 17:24

25Foolish children bring sorrow and pain to their parents.Select Proverbs 17:25

26It isn't fair to punish the innocent and those who do right.Select Proverbs 17:26

27It makes a lot of sense to be a person of few words and to stay calm.Select Proverbs 17:27

28Even fools seem smart when they are quiet.Select Proverbs 17:28