Proverbs 17

Better is a dry morsel with quietness,

A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame,

The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold,

An evildoer heeds wicked lips.

Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker.

Children’s children are the crown of old men;

Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool,

A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it;

He who covers an offense promotes love;

A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding

An evil man seeks only rebellion;

Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man,

Whoever rewards evil for good,

The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam,

He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous,

Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,

A friend loves at all times;

A man void of understanding strikes hands,

He who loves disobedience loves strife.

One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity,

He who becomes the father of a fool grieves.

A cheerful heart makes good medicine,

A wicked man receives a bribe in secret,

Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding,

A foolish son brings grief to his father,

Also to punish the righteous is not good,

He who spares his words has knowledge.

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise.