Proverbs 17
1Better 2 than a house full of feasting with strife. 1
2A 2 and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers. 1
3The 2 but Yahweh tests the hearts. 1
4An 2 A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue. 1
5Whoever mocks 2 He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished. 1
6Children 2 the glory of children is their parents. 1
7Excellent 2 much less do lying lips fit a prince. 1
8A 2 wherever he turns, he prospers. 1
9He 2 but he who repeats a matter separates best friends. 1
10A 2 than a hundred lashes into a fool. 1
11An 2 therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. 1
12Let a 2 rather than a fool in his folly. 1
13Whoever rewards evil 2 evil shall not depart from his house. 1
14The 2 therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out. 1
15He 2 both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh. 1
16Why 2 since he has no understanding? 1
17A 2 and a brother is born for adversity. 1
18A 2 and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor. 1
19He who loves disobedience loves strife 2 One who builds a high gate seeks destruction. 1
20One 2 and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble. 1
21He 2 The father of a fool has no joy. 1
22A 2 but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. 1
23A 2 to pervert the ways of justice. 1
24Wisdom 2 but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth. 1
25A 2 and bitterness to her who bore him. 1
26Also 2 nor to flog officials for their integrity. 1
27He 2 He who is even tempered is a man of understanding. 1
28Even 2 When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.