Proverbi 17

1 E’ meglio un tozzo di pan secco con la pace, che una casa piena di carni con la discordia.
2 Il servo sagace dominerà sul figlio che fa onta, e avrà parte all’eredità insieme coi fratelli.
3 La coppella è per l’argento e il fornello per l’oro, ma chi prova i cuori è l’Eterno.
4 Il malvagio dà ascolto alle labbra inique, e il bugiardo dà retta alla cattiva lingua.
5 Chi beffa il povero oltraggia Colui che l’ha fatto; chi si rallegra dell’altrui sventura non rimarrà impunito.
6 I figliuoli de’ figliuoli son la corona de’ vecchi, e i padri son la gloria dei loro figliuoli.
7 Un parlar solenne non s’addice all’uomo da nulla; quanto meno s’addicono ad un principe labbra bugiarde!
8 Il regalo è una pietra preziosa agli occhi di chi lo possiede; dovunque si volga, egli riesce.
9 Chi copre i falli si procura amore, ma chi sempre vi torna su, disunisce gli amici migliori.
10 Un rimprovero fa più impressione all’uomo intelligente, che cento percosse allo stolto.
11 Il malvagio non cerca che ribellione, ma un messaggero crudele gli sarà mandato contro.
12 Meglio imbattersi in un’orsa derubata dei suoi piccini, che in un insensato nella sua follia.
13 Il male non si dipartirà dalla casa di chi rende il male per il bene.
14 Cominciare una contesa è dar la stura all’acqua; perciò ritirati prima che la lite s’inasprisca.
15 Chi assolve il reo e chi condanna il giusto sono ambedue in abominio all’Eterno.
16 A che serve il danaro in mano allo stolto? ad acquistar saviezza?… Ma se non ha senno!
17 L’amico ama in ogni tempo; è nato per essere un fratello nella distretta.
18 L’uomo privo di senno dà la mano e fa sicurtà per altri davanti al suo prossimo.
19 Chi ama le liti ama il peccato; chi alza troppo la sua porta, cerca la rovina.
20 Chi ha il cuor falso non trova bene, e chi ha la lingua perversa cade nella sciagura.
21 Chi genera uno stolto ne avrà cordoglio, e il padre dell’uomo da nulla non avrà gioia.
22 Un cuore allegro è un buon rimedio, ma uno spirito abbattuto secca l’ossa.
23 L’empio accetta regali di sottomano per pervertire le vie della giustizia.
24 La sapienza sta dinanzi a chi ha intelligenza, ma gli occhi dello stolto vagano agli estremi confini della terra.
25 Il figliuolo stolto è il cordoglio del padre e l’amarezza di colei che l’ha partorito.
26 Non è bene condannare il giusto, foss’anche ad un’ammenda, né colpire i principi per la loro probità.
27 Chi modera le sue parole possiede la scienza, e chi ha lo spirito calmo è un uomo prudente.
28 Anche lo stolto, quando tace, passa per savio; chi tien chiuse le labbra è uomo intelligente.

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Proverbi 17 Commentary

Chapter 17

Verse 1 These words recommend family love and peace, as needful for the comfort of human life. Verse 2 . The wise servant is more deserving, and more likely to appear one of the family, than a profligate son. Verse 3 . God tries the heart by affliction. He thus has often shown the sin remaining in the heart of the believer. Verse 4 . Flatterers, especially false teachers, are welcome to those that live in sin. Verse 5 . Those that laugh at poverty, treat God's providence and precepts with contempt. Verse 6 . It is an honour to children to have wise and godly parents continued to them, even after they are grown up and settled in the world. Verse 7 . A fool, in Solomon's Proverbs, signifies a wicked man, whom excellent speech does not become, because his conversation contradicts it. Verse 8 . Those who set their hearts upon money, will do any thing for it. What influence should the gifts of God have on our hearts! Verse 9 . The way to preserve peace is to make the best of every thing; not to notice what has been said or done against ourselves. Verse 10 . A gentle reproof will enter, not only into the head, but into the heart of a wise man. Verse 11 . Satan, and the messengers of Satan, shall be let loose upon an evil man. Verse 12 . Let us watch over our own passions, and avoid the company of furious men. Verse 13 . To render evil for good is devilish. He that does so, brings a curse upon his family. Verse 14 . What danger there is in the beginning of strife! Resist its earliest display; and leave it off, if it were possible, before you begin. Verse 15 . It is an offence to God to acquit the guilty, or to condemn those who are not guilty. Verse 16 . Man's neglect of God's favour and his own interest is very absurd. Verse 17 . No change of outward circumstances should abate our affection for our friends or relatives. But no friend, except Christ, deserves unlimited confidence. In Him this text did receive, and still receives its most glorious fulfilment. Verse 18 . Let not any wrong their families. Yet Christ's becoming Surety for men, was a glorious display of Divine wisdom; for he was able to discharge the bond. Verse 19 . If we would keep a clear conscience and a quiet mind, we must shun all excitements to anger. And a man who affects a style of living above his means, goes the way to ruin. Verse 20 . There is nothing got by ill designs. And many have paid dear for an unbridled tongue. Verse 21 . This speaks very plainly what many wise and good men feel very strongly, how grievous it is to have a foolish, wicked child. Verse 22 . It is great mercy that God gives us leave to be cheerful, and cause to be cheerful, if by his grace he gives us hearts to be cheerful. Verse 23 . The wicked are ready to part with their money, though loved, that they may not suffer for their crimes. Verse 24 . The prudent man keeps the word of God continually in view. But the foolish man cannot fix his thoughts, nor pursue any purpose with steadiness. Verse 25 . Wicked children despise the authority of their father, and the tenderness of their mother. Verse 26 . It is very wrong to find fault ( proverbs 17:27-28 ) wise man, by the good temper of his mind, and by the good government of his tongue. He is careful when he does speak, to speak to the purpose. God knows his heart, and the folly that is bound there; therefore he cannot be deceived in his judgment as men may be.

Chapter Summary

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.

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