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Proverbs 17:1-9
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Proverbs 17:1-9
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1
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting [with] strife.
2
A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
3
The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but Jehovah trieth the hearts.
4
The evil-doer giveth heed to iniquitous lips; the liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
5
Whoso mocketh a poor [man] reproacheth his Maker; he that is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent.
6
Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
7
Excellent speech becometh not a vile [man]; how much less do lying lips a noble!
8
A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.
9
He that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends.
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[a].
Lit. 'sacrifices,' Zevach: see Note, Deut. 12.21.
[b].
Lit. 'falsehood.'
[c].
Lit. 'lip.'
[d].
Or 'a fool,' Nabal: see ch 1.7. As Ps. 14.1, and ch. 30.22.
[e].
Lit. 'stone of favour.'
[f].
Or 'repeateth a matter.'
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