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