Proverbs 17
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1[an error occurred while processing this directive]1Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
2[an error occurred while processing this directive]2A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
3[an error occurred while processing this directive]3The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
4[an error occurred while processing this directive]4A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
5[an error occurred while processing this directive]5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
6[an error occurred while processing this directive]6Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
7[an error occurred while processing this directive]7Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
8[an error occurred while processing this directive]8A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
9[an error occurred while processing this directive]9He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
10[an error occurred while processing this directive]10A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
11[an error occurred while processing this directive]11An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12[an error occurred while processing this directive]12Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
13[an error occurred while processing this directive]13Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14[an error occurred while processing this directive]14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
15[an error occurred while processing this directive]15He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
16[an error occurred while processing this directive]16Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
17[an error occurred while processing this directive]17A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18[an error occurred while processing this directive]18A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
19[an error occurred while processing this directive]19He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
20[an error occurred while processing this directive]20He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
21[an error occurred while processing this directive]21He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
22[an error occurred while processing this directive]22A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
23[an error occurred while processing this directive]23A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
24[an error occurred while processing this directive]24Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
25[an error occurred while processing this directive]25A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
26[an error occurred while processing this directive]26Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
27[an error occurred while processing this directive]27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28[an error occurred while processing this directive]28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
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