Popular Bible Verses from Proverbs 17

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The friend is loving at all times, || And a brother is born for adversity.

A rejoicing heart does good to the body, || And a struck spirit dries the bone.

Whoever is covering transgression is seeking love, || And whoever is repeating a matter || Is separating a familiar friend.

One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, || And the cool of temper [is] a man of understanding.

Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, || He who is shutting his lips [seems] intelligent!

Better [is] a dry morsel, and rest with it, || Than a house full of the sacrifices of strife.

The beginning of contention [is] a letting out of waters, || And leave the strife before it is meddled with.

Whoever is justifying the wicked, || And condemning the righteous, || Even both of these [are] an abomination to YHWH.