Proverbs 17:3,9,17-18,24,27-28
Proverbs 17:3 The Message (MSG)
As silver in a crucible and gold in a pan, so our lives are refined by GOD.
Proverbs 17:9 The Message (MSG)
Overlook an offense and bond a friendship; fasten on to a slight and—good-bye, friend!
Proverbs 17:17-18 The Message (MSG)
Friends love through all kinds of weather, and families stick together in all kinds of trouble. It’s stupid to try to get something for nothing, or run up huge bills you can never pay.
Proverbs 17:24 The Message (MSG)
The perceptive find wisdom in their own front yard; fools look for it everywhere but right here.
Proverbs 17:27-28 The Message (MSG)
The one who knows much says little; an understanding person remains calm. Even dunces who keep quiet are thought to be wise; as long as they keep their mouths shut, they’re smart.
Proverbs 17:3 King James Version (KJV)
The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: But the LORD trieth the hearts.
Proverbs 17:9 King James Version (KJV)
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Proverbs 17:17-18 King James Version (KJV)
A friend loveth at all times, And a brother is born for adversity. A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
Proverbs 17:24 King James Version (KJV)
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:27-28 King James Version (KJV)
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: And a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: And he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Proverbs 17:3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the LORD tests hearts.
Proverbs 17:9 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who conceals a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates intimate friends.
Proverbs 17:17-18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity. A man lacking in sense pledges And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.
Proverbs 17:24 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:27-28 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
Proverbs 17:3 New Century Version (NCV)
A hot furnace tests silver and gold, but the LORD tests hearts.
Proverbs 17:9 New Century Version (NCV)
Whoever forgives someone’s sin makes a friend, but gossiping about the sin breaks up friendships.
Proverbs 17:17-18 New Century Version (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 New Century Version (NCV)
The person with understanding is always looking for wisdom, but the mind of a fool wanders everywhere.
Proverbs 17:27-28 New Century Version (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.
Proverbs 17:3 American Standard Version (ASV)
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.
Proverbs 17:9 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
Proverbs 17:17-18 American Standard Version (ASV)
A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity. A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
Proverbs 17:24 American Standard Version (ASV)
Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:27-28 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.
Proverbs 17:3 New International Version (NIV)
The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the heart.
Proverbs 17:9 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:17-18 New International Version (NIV)
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge and puts up security for a neighbor.
Proverbs 17:24 New International Version (NIV)
A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:27-28 New International Version (NIV)
The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered. Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.
Proverbs 17:3 New King James Version (NKJV)
The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the LORD tests the hearts.
Proverbs 17:9 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends.
Proverbs 17:17-18 New King James Version (NKJV)
A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity. A man devoid of understanding shakes hands in a pledge, And becomes surety for his friend.
Proverbs 17:24 New King James Version (NKJV)
Wisdom is in the sight of him who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:27-28 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who has knowledge spares his words, And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.
Proverbs 17:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the LORD tests hearts. [Ps 26:2; Prov 27:21; Jer 17:10; Mal 3:3]
Proverbs 17:9 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love, But he who repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate friends.
Proverbs 17:17-18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity. A man lacking common sense gives a pledge And becomes guarantor [for the debt of another] in the presence of his neighbor.
Proverbs 17:24 Amplified Bible (AMP)
[Skillful and godly] wisdom is in the presence of a person of understanding [and he recognizes it], But the eyes of a [thickheaded] fool are on the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:27-28 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who has knowledge restrains and is careful with his words, And a man of understanding and wisdom has a cool spirit (self-control, an even temper). [James 1:19] Even a [callous, arrogant] fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips he is regarded as sensible (prudent, discreet) and a man of understanding.
Proverbs 17:3 New Living Translation (NLT)
Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the LORD tests the heart.
Proverbs 17:9 New Living Translation (NLT)
Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:17-18 New Living Translation (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 New Living Translation (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 New Living Translation (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.
Proverbs 17:3 The Passion Translation (TPT)
In the same way that gold and silver are refined by fire, the Lord purifies your heart by the tests and trials of life.
Proverbs 17:9 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Love overlooks the mistakes of others, but dwelling on the failures of others devastates friendships.
Proverbs 17:17-18 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A dear friend will love you no matter what, and a family sticks together through all kinds of trouble. It’s stupid to run up bills you’ll never be able to pay or to cosign for the loan of your friend. Save yourself the trouble and don’t do either one.
Proverbs 17:24 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Even the face of a wise man shows his intelligence. But the wandering eyes of a fool will look for wisdom everywhere except right in front of his nose.
Proverbs 17:27-28 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Can you bridle your tongue when your heart is under pressure? That’s how you show that you are wise. An understanding heart keeps you cool, calm, and collected, no matter what you’re facing. When even a fool bites his tongue he’s considered wise. So shut your mouth when you are provoked— it will make you look smart.
Proverbs 17:3 English Standard Version 2025 (ESV)
The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the LORD tests hearts.
Proverbs 17:9 English Standard Version 2025 (ESV)
Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:17-18 English Standard Version 2025 (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.