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.





