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Proverbs 17 :: Hebrew Names Version (HNV)

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