Proverbs 17:3, 9, 17-18, 24, 27-28
Proverbs 17:3 KJV
The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: But the LORD trieth the hearts.
Proverbs 17:9 KJV
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Proverbs 17:17-18 KJV
A friend loveth at all times, And a brother is born for adversity. A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
Proverbs 17:24 KJV
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:27-28 KJV
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: And a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: And he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.





