Proverbs 17

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

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.NHEB — Proverbs 17:2

3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts.NHEB — Proverbs 17:3

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

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

6 Children's children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.NHEB — Proverbs 17:6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

24 Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander everywhere.NHEB — Proverbs 17:24

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

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

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

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