Popular Bible Verses from Proverbs 17

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A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.

A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

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.

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.