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

Proverbs 17:3 NLT

Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the LORD tests the heart.

Proverbs 17:9 NLT

Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.

Proverbs 17:17-18 NLT

A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. It’s poor judgment to guarantee another person’s debt or put up security for a friend.

Proverbs 17:24 NLT

Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.

Proverbs 17:27-28 NLT

A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered. Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.

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