Prov.17.1
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
Prov.17.1
A meal of bread and water in contented peace is better than a banquet spiced with quarrels.
Prov.17.1
Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.
Prov.17.1
Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
Prov.17.1
A dry crust eaten in peace is better than a great feast with strife.
Prov.17.2
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
Prov.17.2
A wise servant takes charge of an unruly child and is honored as one of the family.
Prov.17.2
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
Prov.17.2
A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, And will share an inheritance among the brothers.
Prov.17.2
A wise slave will rule over the master's shameful sons and will share their inheritance.
Prov.17.3
The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
Prov.17.3
As silver in a crucible and gold in a pan, so our lives are assayed by GOD.
Prov.17.3
The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the heart.
Prov.17.3
The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the LORD tests the hearts.
Prov.17.3
Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the LORD tests the heart.
Prov.17.4
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
Prov.17.4
Evil people relish malicious conversation; the ears of liars itch for dirty gossip.
Prov.17.4
A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar pays attention to a malicious tongue.
Prov.17.4
An evildoer gives heed to false lips; A liar listens eagerly to a spiteful tongue.
Prov.17.4
Wrongdoers listen to wicked talk; liars pay attention to destructive words.
Prov.17.5
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
Prov.17.5
Whoever mocks poor people, insults their Creator; gloating over misfortune is a punishable crime.
Prov.17.5
He who mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished.
Prov.17.5
He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker; He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
Prov.17.5
Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished.
Prov.17.6
Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
Prov.17.6
Old people are distinguished by grandchildren; children take pride in their parents.
Prov.17.6
Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.
Prov.17.6
Children's children are the crown of old men, And the glory of children is their father.
Prov.17.6
Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children.
Prov.17.7
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
Prov.17.7
We don't expect eloquence from fools, nor do we expect lies from our leaders.
Prov.17.7
Arrogant lips are unsuited to a fool- how much worse lying lips to a ruler!
Prov.17.7
Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool, Much less lying lips to a prince.
Prov.17.7
Eloquent speech is not fitting for a fool; even less are lies fitting for a ruler.
Prov.17.8
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
Prov.17.8
Receiving a gift is like getting a rare gemstone; any way you look at it, you see beauty refracted.
Prov.17.8
A bribe is a charm to the one who gives it; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
Prov.17.8
A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
Prov.17.8
A bribe seems to work like magic for those who give it; they succeed in all they do.
Prov.17.9
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Prov.17.9
Overlook an offense and bond a friendship; fasten on to a slight and--good-bye, friend!
Prov.17.9
He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
Prov.17.9
He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends.
Prov.17.9
Disregarding another person's faults preserves love; telling about them separates close friends.
Prov.17.10
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
Prov.17.10
A quiet rebuke to a person of good sense does more than a whack on the head of a fool.
Prov.17.10
A rebuke impresses a man of discernment more than a hundred lashes a fool.
Prov.17.10
Rebuke is more effective for a wise man Than a hundred blows on a fool.
Prov.17.10
A single rebuke does more for a person of understanding than a hundred lashes on the back of a fool.
Prov.17.11
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Prov.17.11
Criminals out looking for nothing but trouble won't have to wait long--they'll meet it coming and going!
Prov.17.11
An evil man is bent only on rebellion; a merciless official will be sent against him.
Prov.17.11
An evil man seeks only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Prov.17.11
Evil people seek rebellion, but they will be severely punished.
Prov.17.12
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
Prov.17.12
Better to meet a grizzly robbed of her cubs than a fool hellbent on folly.
Prov.17.12
Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.
Prov.17.12
Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs, Rather than a fool in his folly.
Prov.17.12
It is safer to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than to confront a fool caught in folly.
Prov.17.13
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
Prov.17.13
Those who return evil for good will meet their own evil returning.
Prov.17.13
If a man pays back evil for good, evil will never leave his house.
Prov.17.13
Whoever rewards evil for good, Evil will not depart from his house.
Prov.17.13
If you repay evil for good, evil will never leave your house.
Prov.17.14
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
Prov.17.14
The start of a quarrel is like a leak in a dam, so stop it before it bursts.
Prov.17.14
Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
Prov.17.14
The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.
Prov.17.14
Beginning a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
Prov.17.15
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
Prov.17.15
Whitewashing bad people and throwing mud on good people are equally abhorrent to GOD.
Prov.17.15
Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent- the LORD detests them both.
Prov.17.15
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
Prov.17.15
The LORD despises those who acquit the guilty and condemn the innocent.
Prov.17.16
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
Prov.17.16
What's this? Fools out shopping for wisdom! They wouldn't recognize it if they saw it!
Prov.17.16
Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no desire to get wisdom?
Prov.17.16
Why is there in the hand of a fool the purchase price of wisdom, Since he has no heart for it?
Prov.17.16
It is senseless to pay tuition to educate a fool who has no heart for wisdom.
Prov.17.17
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Prov.17.17
Friends love through all kinds of weather, and families stick together in all kinds of trouble.
Prov.17.17
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Prov.17.17
A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.
Prov.17.17
A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.
Prov.17.18
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
Prov.17.18
It's stupid to try to get something for nothing, or run up huge bills you can never pay.
Prov.17.18
A man lacking in judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
Prov.17.18
A man devoid of understanding shakes hands in a pledge, And becomes surety for his friend.
Prov.17.18
It is poor judgment to co-sign a friend's note, to become responsible for a neighbor's debts.
Prov.17.19
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
Prov.17.19
The person who courts sin, marries trouble; build a wall, invite a burglar.
Prov.17.19
He who loves a quarrel loves sin; he who builds a high gate invites destruction.
Prov.17.19
He who loves transgression loves strife, And he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.
Prov.17.19
Anyone who loves to quarrel loves sin; anyone who speaks boastfully invites disaster.
Prov.17.20
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
Prov.17.20
A bad motive can't achieve a good end; double-talk brings you double trouble.
Prov.17.20
A man of perverse heart does not prosper; he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.
Prov.17.20
He who has a deceitful heart finds no good, And he who has a perverse tongue falls into evil.
Prov.17.20
The crooked heart will not prosper; the twisted tongue tumbles into trouble.
Prov.17.21
He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
Prov.17.21
Having a fool for a child is misery; it's no fun being the parent of a dolt.
Prov.17.21
To have a fool for a son brings grief; there is no joy for the father of a fool.
Prov.17.21
He who begets a scoffer does so to his sorrow, And the father of a fool has no joy.
Prov.17.21
It is painful to be the parent of a fool; there is no joy for the father of a rebel.
Prov.17.22
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
Prov.17.22
A cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you bone-tired.
Prov.17.22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Prov.17.22
A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones.
Prov.17.22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person's strength.
Prov.17.23
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
Prov.17.23
The wicked take bribes under the table; they show nothing but contempt for justice.
Prov.17.23
A wicked man accepts a bribe in secret to pervert the course of justice.
Prov.17.23
A wicked man accepts a bribe behind the back To pervert the ways of justice.
Prov.17.23
The wicked accept secret bribes to pervert justice.
Prov.17.24
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Prov.17.24
The perceptive find wisdom in their own front yard; fools look for it everywhere but right here.
Prov.17.24
A discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
Prov.17.24
Wisdom is in the sight of him who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Prov.17.24
Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
Prov.17.25
A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
Prov.17.25
A surly, stupid child is sheer pain to a father, a bitter pill for a mother to swallow.
Prov.17.25
A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the one who bore him.
Prov.17.25
A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her who bore him.
Prov.17.25
A foolish child brings grief to a father and bitterness to a mother.
Prov.17.26
Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
Prov.17.26
It's wrong to penalize good behavior, or make good citizens pay for the crimes of others.
Prov.17.26
It is not good to punish an innocent man, or to flog officials for their integrity.
Prov.17.26
Also, to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to strike princes for their uprightness.
Prov.17.26
It is wrong to fine the godly for being good or to punish nobles for being honest!
Prov.17.27
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Prov.17.27
The one who knows much says little; an understanding person remains calm.
Prov.17.27
A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered.
Prov.17.27
He who has knowledge spares his words, And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.
Prov.17.27
A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered.
Prov.17.28
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Prov.17.28
Even dunces who keep quiet are thought to be wise; as long as they keep their mouths shut, they're smart.
Prov.17.28
Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.
Prov.17.28
Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.
Prov.17.28
Even fools are thought to be wise when they keep silent; when they keep their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
