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