Read Proverbs 17

World English Bible · 28 verses

1. ¹ Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
2. ² A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
3. ³ The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
4. ⁴ An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
5. ⁵ Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
6. ⁶ Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
7. ⁷ Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
8. ⁸ A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
9. ⁹ He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
10. ¹⁰ A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
11. ¹¹ An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
12. ¹² Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
13. ¹³ Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
14. ¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
15. ¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
16. ¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
17. ¹⁷ A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
18. ¹⁸ A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
19. ¹⁹ He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
20. ²⁰ One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
21. ²¹ He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
22. ²² A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
23. ²³ A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
24. ²⁴ Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
25. ²⁵ A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
26. ²⁶ Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
27. ²⁷ He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
28. ²⁸ Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org