Proverbs 17:3, 9, 17-18, 24, 27-28
Proverbs 17:3 ESV
The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the LORD tests hearts.
Proverbs 17:9 ESV
Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:17-18 ESV
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. One who lacks sense gives a pledge and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.
Proverbs 17:24 ESV
The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:27-28 ESV
Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.





