Parallel Bible results for "proverbs 17:19-28"

Proverbs 17:19-28

Revised Standard Version RSV

19 He who loves transgression loves strife; he who makes his door high seeks destruction.

20 A man of crooked mind does not prosper, and one with a perverse tongue falls into calamity.

21 A stupid son is a grief to a father; and the father of a fool has no joy.

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

23 A wicked man accepts a bribe from the bosom to pervert the ways of justice.

24 A man of understanding sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

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

26 To impose a fine on a righteous man is not good; to flog noble men is wrong.

27 He who restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

28 Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

New International Version NIV

19 Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin; whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.

20 One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper; one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.

21 To have a fool for a child brings grief; there is no joy for the parent of a godless fool.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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