Proverbs 17:21-28

21 It is sad to have a foolish child; there is no joy in being the parent of a fool.

22 A happy heart is like good medicine, but a broken spirit drains your strength.

23 When the wicked accept money to do wrong there can be no justice.

24 The person with understanding is always looking for wisdom, but the mind of a fool wanders everywhere.

25 A foolish son makes his father sad and causes his mother great sorrow.

26 It is not good to punish the innocent or to beat leaders for being honest.

27 The smart person says very little, and one with understanding stays calm.

28 Even fools seem to be wise if they keep quiet; if they don't speak, they appear to understand.

Proverbs 17:21-28 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 7

This chapter gives an account of some buildings of Solomon for himself, 1Ki 7:1-12; and of other things for the use of the temple; of two pillars of brass, 1Ki 7:13-22; of the molten sea, 1Ki 7:23-26; and of ten bases, and ten layers on them, 1Ki 7:27-39; with other utensils and ornaments, 1Ki 7:40-51.