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