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A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>Children's children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he has no understanding?<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander everywhere.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/proverbs/17-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.<p></div></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div align="center"><a href="//nheb.net/">New Heart English Bible</a><br />Edited by Wayne A. 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