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Proverbs 17:22-28

22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine, but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

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

23 A wicked man taketh a bribe out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.

23 The wicked accept bribes in secret to pervert the course of justice.

24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

24 A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.

25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bore him.

25 A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the mother who bore him.

26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for their equity.

26 If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good, surely to flog honest officials is not right.

27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words, and a man of understanding is of excelling spirit.

27 The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.

28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise, and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

28 Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.