Proverbs 17

1 Better is a dry morsel and quietness therewith, than an house full of feasting with strife.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:1

2 A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:2

3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the Lord trieth the hearts.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:3

4 An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; and a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:4

5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:5

6 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:6

7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:7

8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:8

9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love: but he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:9

10 A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding than an hundred stripes into a fool.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:10

11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:11

12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:12

13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:13

14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before there be quarrelling.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:14

15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:15

16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he hath no understanding?RV1885 — Proverbs 17:16

17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:17

18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his neighbour.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:18

19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: he that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:19

20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:20

21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:21

22 A merry heart is a good medicine: but a broken spirit drieth up the bones.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:22

23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the ways of judgment.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:23

24 Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding: but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:24

25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:25

26 Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:26

27 He that spareth his words hath knowledge: and he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:27

28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: when he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.RV1885 — Proverbs 17:28