Proverbs 17
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1 A dry morsel with gladness is better than a house full of sacrifices along with conflict.
2 A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and he will divide the inheritance among brothers.
3 Just as silver is tested by fire, and gold is tested in the furnace, so also does the Lord test hearts.
4 The evil obey an unjust tongue. And the false are submissive to lying lips.
5 Whoever despises the poor rebukes his Maker. And whoever rejoices in the ruin of another will not go unpunished.
6 Sons of sons are the crown of old age. And the glory of sons is their fathers.
7 Well-chosen words are not fitting for the foolish, nor are lying lips fitting for a leader.
8 The expectation of those who stand ready is a most pleasing jewel. Whichever way he turns himself, he understands prudently.
9 Whoever conceals an offense seeks friendships. Whoever repeats the words of another separates allies.
10 A correction benefits more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.
11 The evil one continually seeks conflicts. But a cruel Angel shall be sent against him.
12 It is more expedient to meet a bear robbed of her young, than the foolish trusting in his own folly.
13 Whoever repays evil for good, evil shall not withdraw from his house.
14 Whoever releases the water is the head of the conflict. And just before he suffers contempt, he abandons judgment.
15 Those who justify the impious, and those who condemn the just, both are abominable with God.
16 What does it profit the foolish to have riches, when he is not able to buy wisdom? Whoever makes his house high seeks ruin. And whoever shuns learning shall fall into evils.
17 Whoever is a friend loves at all times. And a brother is proved by distress.
18 A foolish man will clap his hands, when he makes a pledge for his friend.
19 Whoever dwells on discord loves disputes. And whoever exalts his door seeks ruin.
20 Whoever is of a perverse heart shall not find good. And whoever turns his tongue shall fall into evil.
21 A foolish one is born into his own disgrace. But his father will not rejoice in one who is senseless.
22 A joyful soul makes a lifetime flourish. A gloomy spirit dries out the bones.
23 The impious receives gifts from the bosom, so that he may pervert the paths of judgment.
24 Prudence shines from the face of the wise. The eyes of the foolish are on the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son is the anger of the father and the grief of the mother who conceived him.
26 It is not good to inflict damage on the just, nor to strike the leader who judges uprightly.
27 Whoever moderates his words is learned and prudent. And a man of learning has a precious spirit.
28 If he would remain silent, even the foolish would be considered wise, and if he closes his lips, intelligent.
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Proverbs 17
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1Better a bite of dry bread ⌞eaten⌟ in peace
than a family feast filled with strife.
2A wise slave will become master over a son who acts shamefully,
and he will share the inheritance with the brothers.
3The crucible is for refining silver and the smelter for gold,
but the one who purifies hearts ⌞by fire⌟ is the Lord.
4An evildoer pays attention to wicked lips.
A liar opens his ears to a slanderous tongue.
5Whoever makes fun of a poor person insults his maker.
Whoever is happy ⌞to see someone’s⌟ distress will not escape punishment.
6Grandchildren are the crown of grandparents,
and parents are the glory of their children.
The Consequences of Being a Fool
7Refined speech is not fitting for a godless fool.
How much less does lying fit a noble person!
8A bribe seems ⌞like⌟ a jewel to the one who gives it.#17:8 Or “who receives it.”
Wherever he turns, he prospers.
9Whoever forgives an offense seeks love,
but whoever keeps bringing up the issue separates the closest of friends.
10A reprimand impresses a person who has understanding
more than a hundred lashes impress a fool.
11A rebel looks for nothing but evil.
Therefore, a cruel messenger will be sent ⌞to punish⌟ him.
12Better to meet a bear robbed of its cubs
than a fool ⌞carried away⌟ with his stupidity.
13Whoever pays back evil for good—
evil will never leave his home.
14Starting a quarrel is ⌞like⌟ opening a floodgate,
so stop before the argument gets out of control.
15Whoever approves of wicked people
and whoever condemns righteous people
is disgusting to the Lord.
16Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom
when he doesn’t have a mind to grasp anything?
17A friend always loves,
and a brother is born to share trouble.
18A person without good sense closes a deal with a handshake.
He guarantees a loan in the presence of his friend.
19Whoever loves sin loves a quarrel.
Whoever builds his city gate high invites destruction.
20A twisted mind never finds happiness,
and one with a devious tongue ⌞repeatedly⌟ gets into trouble.
21The parent of a fool has grief,
and the father of a godless fool has no joy.
22A joyful heart is good medicine,
but depression drains one’s strength.
23A wicked person secretly accepts a bribe to corrupt the ways of justice.
24Wisdom is directly in front of an understanding person,
but the eyes of a fool ⌞are looking around⌟ all over the world.
How Fools Live
25A foolish son is a heartache to his father
and bitter grief to his mother.
26To punish an innocent person is not good.
To strike down noble people is not right.
27Whoever has knowledge controls his words,
and a person who has understanding is even-tempered.
28Even a stubborn fool is thought to be wise if he keeps silent.
He is considered intelligent if he keeps his lips sealed.
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