Proverbs 17

1Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.Cross-references: Ps 37:16 · Prov 7:14 · Prov 15:17 · Prov 21:9 · Prov 21:19

2A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.Cross-references: Gen 24:4 · Prov 10:5 · Prov 11:29 · Prov 14:35 · Prov 19:26 · Prov 29:15 · +1 more

3The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.Cross-references: 1Chr 29:17 · Ps 26:2 · Ps 66:10 · Prov 27:21 · Isa 48:10 · Jer 17:10 · +4 more

4An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.Cross-references: 1Sam 22:7 · 1Ki 22:6 · Prov 28:4 · Isa 30:10 · Jer 5:31 · 2Tim 4:3 · +2 more

5Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.Cross-references: Job 31:29 · Ps 69:9 · Prov 14:21 · Prov 14:31 · Prov 16:5 · Prov 24:17 · +5 more

6Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.Cross-references: Gen 50:23 · Ex 3:14 · 1Ki 11:12 · 1Ki 15:4 · Job 42:16 · Ps 127:3 · +3 more

7Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.Cross-references: 2Sam 23:3 · Job 34:12 · Ps 50:16 · Ps 101:3 · Prov 12:19 · Prov 16:10 · +3 more

8A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.Cross-references: Gen 33:9 · Gen 43:11 · Ex 23:8 · Deut 16:19 · 1Sam 25:35 · 2Sam 16:1 · +9 more

9He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.Cross-references: Ps 32:1 · Prov 10:12 · Prov 16:28 · 1Pet 4:8

10A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.Cross-references: Ps 141:5 · Prov 9:8 · Prov 13:1 · Prov 15:5 · Prov 19:25 · Prov 27:22 · +2 more

11An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.Cross-references: 2Sam 15:12 · 2Sam 16:5 · 2Sam 18:15 · 2Sam 18:19 · 2Sam 20:1 · 2Sam 20:22 · +6 more

12Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.Cross-references: 2Sam 17:8 · 2Ki 2:24 · Prov 27:3 · Prov 28:15 · Hos 13:8 · Matt 2:16

13Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.Cross-references: 1Sam 24:17 · 1Sam 31:2 · 2Sam 12:10 · 2Sam 21:1 · Ps 35:12 · Ps 38:20 · +8 more

14The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.Cross-references: Gen 13:8 · Judg 8:1 · Judg 12:1 · 2Sam 2:14 · 2Sam 19:41 · 2Chr 10:14 · +21 more

15He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.Cross-references: Ex 23:7 · 1Ki 21:13 · Prov 6:16 · Prov 11:1 · Prov 15:8 · Prov 18:5 · +10 more

16Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?Cross-references: Deut 5:29 · Ps 81:11 · Prov 1:22 · Prov 8:4 · Prov 9:4 · Prov 14:6 · +9 more

17A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.Cross-references: Ruth 1:16 · 1Sam 18:3 · 1Sam 19:2 · 1Sam 20:17 · 1Sam 23:16 · 2Sam 1:26 · +6 more

18A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.Cross-references: Prov 6:1 · Prov 11:15 · Prov 20:16 · Prov 22:16 · Prov 22:26

19He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.Cross-references: 1Sam 25:36 · 2Sam 15:1 · 1Ki 1:5 · Prov 16:18 · Prov 17:14 · Prov 18:12 · +8 more

20One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.Cross-references: Ps 18:26 · Prov 3:32 · Prov 6:12 · Prov 8:13 · Prov 10:10 · Prov 10:14 · +4 more

21He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.Cross-references: Gen 26:34 · 1Sam 2:32 · 1Sam 8:3 · 2Sam 18:33 · Prov 10:1 · Prov 15:20 · +6 more

22A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.Cross-references: Ps 22:15 · Ps 32:3 · Ps 102:3 · Prov 12:25 · Prov 15:13 · Prov 18:14 · +4 more

23A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.Cross-references: Ex 23:8 · Deut 16:19 · 1Sam 8:3 · 1Sam 12:3 · Prov 17:8 · Prov 18:16 · +6 more

24Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.Cross-references: Ps 119:37 · Prov 14:6 · Prov 15:14 · Prov 23:5 · Eccl 2:14 · Eccl 6:9 · +3 more

25A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.Cross-references: 2Sam 13:1 · Prov 10:1 · Prov 15:20 · Prov 19:13 · Eccl 2:18

26Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.Cross-references: Gen 18:25 · 2Sam 3:23 · 2Sam 3:39 · 2Sam 16:7 · 2Sam 19:7 · Job 34:18 · +4 more

27He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.Cross-references: Prov 10:19 · Prov 14:29 · Prov 15:28 · Prov 16:32 · Eccl 9:17 · James 1:19 · +2 more

28Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.Cross-references: Job 13:5 · Prov 15:2 · Eccl 5:3 · Eccl 10:3 · Eccl 10:14