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