1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting [with] strife. DBY — Proverbs 17:1
2 A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren. DBY — Proverbs 17:2
3 The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but Jehovah trieth the hearts. DBY — Proverbs 17:3
4 The evil-doer giveth heed to iniquitous lips; the liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue. DBY — Proverbs 17:4
5 Whoso mocketh a poor [man] reproacheth his Maker; he that is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent. DBY — Proverbs 17:5
6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. DBY — Proverbs 17:6
7 Excellent speech becometh not a vile [man]; how much less do lying lips a noble! DBY — Proverbs 17:7
8 A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth. DBY — Proverbs 17:8
9 He that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends. DBY — Proverbs 17:9
10 A reproof entereth more deeply into him that hath understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool. DBY — Proverbs 17:10
11 An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. DBY — Proverbs 17:11
12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man rather than a fool in his folly. DBY — Proverbs 17:12
13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. DBY — Proverbs 17:13
14 The beginning of contention is [as] when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement. DBY — Proverbs 17:14
15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are abomination to Jehovah. DBY — Proverbs 17:15
16 To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he] hath no sense? DBY — Proverbs 17:16
17 The friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. DBY — Proverbs 17:17
18 A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour. DBY — Proverbs 17:18
19 He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction. DBY — Proverbs 17:19
20 He that hath a perverse heart findeth no good; and he that shifteth about with his tongue falleth into evil. DBY — Proverbs 17:20
21 He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow, and the father of a vile [man] hath no joy. DBY — Proverbs 17:21
22 A joyful heart promoteth healing; but a broken spirit drieth up the bones. DBY — Proverbs 17:22
23 A wicked [man] taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the paths of judgment. DBY — Proverbs 17:23
24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. DBY — Proverbs 17:24
25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bore him. DBY — Proverbs 17:25
26 To punish a righteous [man] is not good, nor to strike nobles because of [their] uprightness. DBY — Proverbs 17:26
27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit. DBY — Proverbs 17:27
28 Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is reckoned wise, [and] he that shutteth his lips, intelligent. DBY — Proverbs 17:28