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Proverbs 17 :: Hebrew Names Version (HNV)

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:1 - Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feasting with strife.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:2 - A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, And shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:3 - The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, But the LORD tests the hearts.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:4 - An evil-doer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:5 - Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:6 - Children's children are the crown of old men; The glory of children are their parents.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:7 - Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, Much less do lying lips fit a prince.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:8 - A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; Wherever he turns, he prospers.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:9 - He who covers an offense promotes love; But he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:10 - A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred lashes into a fool.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:11 - An evil man seeks only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:12 - Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:13 - Whoever rewards evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:14 - The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, Therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:15 - He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:16 - Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he has no understanding?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:17 - A friend loves at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:18 - A man void of understanding strikes hands, And becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:19 - He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:20 - One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, And one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:21 - He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:22 - A cheerful heart makes good medicine, But a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:23 - A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, To pervert the ways of justice.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:24 - Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the eretz.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:25 - A foolish son brings grief to his father, And bitterness to her who bore him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:26 - Also to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to flog officials for their integrity.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:27 - He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:28 - Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
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The Hebrew Names Version is based off the World English Bible, an update of the American Standard Version of 1901. This version of the Bible is in the public domain.

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Proverbs Chapter 17 — Additional Translations:

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