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29 Proverbs of Solomon 17:1

29 Proverbs of Solomon 17:1

29 Proverbs of Solomon 17:1-28 ¹Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. ²A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. ³The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. ⁴A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. ⁵Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. ⁶Childrens children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. ⁷Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. ⁸A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. ⁹He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. ¹⁰A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. ¹¹An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. ¹²Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly. ¹³Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. ¹⁴The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. ¹⁵He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD. ¹⁶Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? ¹⁷A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. ¹⁸A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. ¹⁹He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. ²⁰He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. ²¹He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. ²²A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. ²³A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. ²⁴Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. ²⁵A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. ²⁶Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity. ²⁷He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. ²⁸Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.(KJV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 17:1-28 ¹Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. ²A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. ³The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. ⁴A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. ⁵Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. ⁶Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. ⁷Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. ⁸A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. ⁹He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. ¹⁰A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. ¹¹An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. ¹²Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly. ¹³Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. ¹⁴The beginning of strife is as when 1 letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. ¹⁵He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD. ¹⁶Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? ¹⁷A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. ¹⁸A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. ¹⁹He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. ²⁰He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. ²¹He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. ²²A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. ²³A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. ²⁴Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. ²⁵A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. ²⁶Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity. ²⁷He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. ²⁸Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.(KJV/NC)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 17:1-28 ¹Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith,

Than a house full of feasting with strife.

²A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame,

And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.

³The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold;

But Jehovah trieth the hearts.

⁴An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips;

And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

⁵Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker;

And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

⁶Children's children are the crown of old men;

And the glory of children are their fathers.

⁷Excellent speech becometh not a fool;

Much less do lying lips a prince.

⁸A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it;

Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

⁹He that covereth a transgression seeketh love;

But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

¹⁰A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding

Than a hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹An evil man seeketh only rebellion;

Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

¹²Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man,

Rather than a fool in his folly.

¹³Whoso rewardeth evil for good,

Evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water:

Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

¹⁵He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous,

Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.

¹⁶Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,

Seeing he hath no understanding?

¹⁷A friend loveth at all times;

And a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁸A man void of understanding striketh hands,

And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.

¹⁹He loveth transgression that loveth strife:

He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.

²⁰He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good;

And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

²¹He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow;

And the father of a fool hath no joy.

²²A cheerful heart is a good medicine;

But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.

²³A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom,

To pervert the ways of justice.

²⁴Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding;

But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

²⁵A foolish son is a grief to his father,

And bitterness to her that bare him.

²⁶Also to punish the righteous is not good,

Nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.

²⁷He that spareth his words hath knowledge;

And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

²⁸Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise;(ASV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 17:1-28 ¹BETTER is dry bread, and quietness with it, than a house full of feasting with strife.

²¶ A wise servant shall rule over a son who causes shame, and shall share the inheritance among the brothers.

³¶ The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold; but the LORD tries the heart.

⁴¶ A wicked man listens to perverse lips; but a righteous man does not heed the tongues of vicious men.

⁵¶ He who mocks the poor provokes his Maker; and he who is glad at calamity shall not be forgiven.

⁶¶ Children's children are the crowns of old men; and the glory of children is their fathers.

⁷¶ Excellent speech is unbecoming to a fool, and lying lips to a righteous man.

⁸¶ A precious stone is beautiful in the eyes of him who has it; wherever it turns it is admired.

⁹¶ He who forgets an offense seeks friendship; but he who hates to forget an offense estranges himself from a friend and neighbor.

¹⁰¶ A threat breaks the heart of a wise man; but the fool instead of a rebuke receives a scourging, and yet he is not conscious of it.

¹¹¶ A quarrelsome man seeks mischief; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

¹²¶ Meditation and reverence are suitable for a wise man; but a fool meditates in his folly.

¹³¶ He who rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴¶ He who sheds blood stirs up judgment before the ruler.

¹⁵¶ He who justifies the wicked and condemns the just is an abomination before the LORD.

¹⁶¶ What good is wealth in the possession of a fool who has no desire to acquire wisdom?

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

¹⁸¶ A foolish man pledges himself, for he becomes surety for his friend.

¹⁹¶ He who loves iniquity loves deceit and strife; and he who exalts himself seeks destruction.

²⁰¶ He who slanders in heart will not find good; and he who has an evil tongue falls into mischief.

²¹¶ He who begets a fool does it to his own shame; his father will have no joy in him.

²²¶ A merry heart makes the body healthy; but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

²³¶ He who accepts a bribe is wicked; for he perverts the way of justice.

²⁴¶ The face of a man of understanding is set toward wisdom; but the eyes of a fool are in the depths of the earth.

²⁵¶ A foolish son provokes his father, and is bitterness to her who bore him.

²⁶¶ To punish the just is not good, nor to scourge the righteous men who speak the truth.

²⁷¶ He who spares his words has knowledge; and he who is patient is a wise man. ²⁸Even a fool when he holds his peace is considered wise; and he who shuts his lips is counted a man of understanding. (LAM)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 17:1-28 ¹Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife. ²A slave who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers. ³The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the LORD tries hearts. ⁴An evildoer listens to wicked lips; and a liar gives heed to a mischievous tongue. ⁵He who mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished. ⁶Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of sons is their fathers. ⁷Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince. ⁸A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers. ⁹He who forgives an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter alienates a friend. ¹⁰A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool. ¹¹An evil man seeks only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him. ¹²Let a man meet a she-bear robbed of her cubs, rather than a fool in his folly. ¹³If a man returns evil for good, evil will not depart from his house. ¹⁴The beginning of strife is like letting out water; so quit before the quarrel breaks out. ¹⁵He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the LORD. ¹⁶Why should a fool have a price in his hand to buy wisdom, when he has no mind? ¹⁷A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. ¹⁸A man without sense gives a pledge, and becomes surety in the presence of his neighbor. ¹⁹He who loves transgression loves strife; he who makes his door high seeks destruction. ²⁰A man of crooked mind does not prosper, and one with a perverse tongue falls into calamity. ²¹A stupid son is a grief to a father; and the father of a fool has no joy. ²²A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a downcast spirit dries up the bones. ²³A wicked man accepts a bribe from the bosom to pervert the ways of justice. ²⁴A man of understanding sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth. ²⁵A foolish son is a grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him. ²⁶To impose a fine on a righteous man is not good; to flog noble men is wrong. ²⁷He who restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. ²⁸Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. (RSV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 17:1-28 ¹Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife. ²A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers. ³The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the heart. ⁴A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar pays attention to a malicious tongue. ⁵He who mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished. ⁶Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children. ⁷Arrogant lips are unsuited to a fool -- how much worse lying lips to a ruler! ⁸A bribe is a charm to the one who gives it; wherever he turns, he succeeds. ⁹He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. ¹⁰A rebuke impresses a man of discernment more than a hundred lashes a fool. ¹¹An evil man is bent only on rebellion; a merciless official will be sent against him. ¹²Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly. ¹³If a man pays back evil for good, evil will never leave his house. ¹⁴Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. ¹⁵Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent -- the LORD detests them both. ¹⁶Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no desire to get wisdom? ¹⁷A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. ¹⁸A man lacking in judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor. ¹⁹He who loves a quarrel loves sin; he who builds a high gate invites destruction. ²⁰A man of perverse heart does not prosper; he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble. ²¹To have a fool for a son brings grief; there is no joy for the father of a fool. ²²A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. ²³A wicked man accepts a bribe in secret to pervert the course of justice. ²⁴A discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth. ²⁵A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the one who bore him. ²⁶It is not good to punish an innocent man, or to flog officials for their integrity. ²⁷A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered. ²⁸Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.(NIV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 17:1-28 ¹Better is a dry morsel with quietness,
Than a house full of feasting with strife.

²A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame,
And shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.

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

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

⁵Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker.
He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

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

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

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

⁹He who covers an offense promotes love;
But he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

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

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

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

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

¹⁴The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam,
Therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

¹⁵He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous,
Both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

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

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

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

¹⁹He who loves disobedience loves strife.
One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

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

²¹He who becomes the father of a fool grieves.
The father of a fool has no joy.

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

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

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

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

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

²⁷He who spares his words has knowledge.
He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

²⁸Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise.
When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.(WEB)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 17:1-28 ¹Better is a dry morsel with quietness,
than a house full of feasting with strife.

²A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame,
and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.

³The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold,
but the LORD tests the hearts.

⁴An evildoer heeds wicked lips.
A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

⁵Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker.
He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

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

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

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

⁹He who covers an offense promotes love;
but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

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

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

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

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

¹⁴The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam,
therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

¹⁵He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous,
both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

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

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

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

¹⁹He who loves disobedience loves strife.
One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

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

²¹He who becomes the father of a fool grieves.
The father of a fool has no joy.

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

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

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

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

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

²⁷He who spares his words has knowledge.
He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

²⁸Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise.
When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.(WEB/HNV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 17:1-28 ¹BETTER is dry bread, and quietness with it, than a house full of feasting with strife.

²A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, and will share the inheritance among the brothers.

³The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold; but Yahvah tries the heart.

⁴A wicked man listens to perverse lips; but a righteous man does not pay attention to the tongues of vicious men.

⁵He who mocks the poor provokes his Maker; and he who is glad at calamity will not be forgiven.

⁶Children's children are the crowns of old men; and the glory of children is their fathers.

⁷Excellent speech is unbecoming to a fool, and lying lips to a righteous man.

⁸A precious stone is beautiful in the eyes of him who has it; wherever it turns it is admired.

⁹He who forgets an offense seeks friendship; but he who hates to forget an offense estranges himself from a friend and neighbor.

¹⁰A threat breaks the heart of a wise man; but the fool instead of a rebuke receives a scourging, yet he is not conscious of it.

¹¹A quarrelsome man seeks mischief; therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

¹²Meditation and reverence are suitable for a wise man; but a fool meditates in his folly.

¹³He who rewards evil for good, evil will not depart from his house.

¹⁴He who sheds blood stirs up judgment before the ruler.

¹⁵He who justifies the wicked and condemns the just is an abomination before Yahvah.

¹⁶What good is wealth in the possession of a fool who has no desire to acquire wisdom?

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

¹⁸A foolish man pledges himself, for he becomes surety for his friend.

¹⁹He who loves iniquity loves deceit and strife; and he who exalts himself seeks destruction.

²⁰He who slanders in heart will not find good; and he who has an evil tongue falls into mischief.

²¹He who begets a fool does it to his own shame; his father will have no joy in him.

²²A merry heart makes the body healthy; but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

²³He who accepts a bribe is wicked; for he perverts the way of justice.

²⁴The face of a man of understanding is set toward wisdom; but the eyes of a fool are in the depths of the earth.

²⁵A foolish son provokes his father, and is bitterness to her who bore him.

²⁶To punish the just is not good, nor to scourge the righteous men who speak the truth.

²⁷He who spares his words has knowledge; and he who is patient is a wise man. ²⁸Even a fool when he holds his peace is considered wise; and he who shuts his lips is counted a man of understanding. (BRB)