Proverbs 17
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Better is a dry morsel with quietness,
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A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame,
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The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold,
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An evildoer heeds wicked lips.
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Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker.
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Children’s children are the crown of old men;
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Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool,
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A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it;
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He who covers an offense promotes love;
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A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding
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An evil man seeks only rebellion;
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Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man,
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Whoever rewards evil for good,
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The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam,
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He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous,
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Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,
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A friend loves at all times;
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A man void of understanding strikes hands,
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He who loves disobedience loves strife.
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One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity,
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He who becomes the father of a fool grieves.
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A cheerful heart makes good medicine,
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A wicked man receives a bribe in secret,
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Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding,
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A foolish son brings grief to his father,
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Also to punish the righteous is not good,
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He who spares his words has knowledge.
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Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise.