17Proverbs 17

1Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.Select Proverbs 17:1

2A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.Select Proverbs 17:2

3The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.Select Proverbs 17:3

4An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.Select Proverbs 17:4

5Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.Select Proverbs 17:5

6Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.Select Proverbs 17:6

7Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.Select Proverbs 17:7

8A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.Select Proverbs 17:8

9He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.Select Proverbs 17:9

10A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.Select Proverbs 17:10

11An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.Select Proverbs 17:11

12Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.Select Proverbs 17:12

13Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.Select Proverbs 17:13

14The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.Select Proverbs 17:14

15He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.Select Proverbs 17:15

16Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?Select Proverbs 17:16

17A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.Select Proverbs 17:17

18A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.Select Proverbs 17:18

19He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.Select Proverbs 17:19

20One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.Select Proverbs 17:20

21He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.Select Proverbs 17:21

22A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.Select Proverbs 17:22

23A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.Select Proverbs 17:23

24Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.Select Proverbs 17:24

25A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.Select Proverbs 17:25

26Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.Select Proverbs 17:26

27He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.Select Proverbs 17:27

28Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.Select Proverbs 17:28