Proverbs 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.

3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold,  But Yahweh tests the hearts.

4 An evil-doer heeds wicked lips.  A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.


6 Children's children are the crown of old men;  The glory of children are their parents.

7 Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool,  Much less do lying lips fit a prince.

8 A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it;  Wherever he turns, he prospers.


10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding  Than a hundred lashes into a fool.

11 An evil man seeks only rebellion;  Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

12 Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man,  Rather than a fool in his folly.

13 Whoever rewards evil for good,  Evil shall not depart from his house.



16 Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,  Seeing he has no understanding?

17 A friend loves at all times;  And a brother is born for adversity.

18 A man void of understanding strikes hands,  And becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.


20 One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity,  And one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.


22 A cheerful heart makes good medicine,  But a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

23 A wicked man receives a bribe in secret,  To pervert the ways of justice.

24 Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding,  But the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

25 A foolish son brings grief to his father,  And bitterness to her who bore him.

26 Also to punish the righteous is not good,  Nor to flog officials for their integrity.

