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Proverbs 17:3, 9, 17-18, 24, 27-28

Proverbs 17:3 NCV

A hot furnace tests silver and gold, but the LORD tests hearts.

Proverbs 17:9 NCV

Whoever forgives someone’s sin makes a friend, but gossiping about the sin breaks up friendships.

Proverbs 17:17-18 NCV

A friend loves you all the time, and a brother helps in time of trouble. It is not wise to promise to pay what your neighbor owes.

Proverbs 17:24 NCV

The person with understanding is always looking for wisdom, but the mind of a fool wanders everywhere.

Proverbs 17:27-28 NCV

The wise say very little, and those with understanding stay calm. Even fools seem to be wise if they keep quiet; if they don’t speak, they appear to understand.

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