Proverbs 17:1-9

1 It is better to eat a dry crust of bread in peace and quiet than to eat a big dinner in a house that is full of fighting.

2 A wise servant will rule over a shameful child. He will be given part of the property as if he were a family member.

3 Fire tests silver. Heat tests gold. But the LORD tests our hearts.

4 An evil person listens to evil words. A liar pays attention to words that are harmful.

5 Anyone who laughs at those who are poor makes fun of their Maker. Anyone who is happy when others suffer will be punished.

6 Grandchildren are like a crown to older people. And children are proud of their parents.

7 It isn't proper for foolish people to brag. And it certainly isn't proper for rulers to tell lies!

8 Money buys favors for those who give it. No matter where they turn, they succeed.

9 Those who erase a sin by forgiving it show love. But those who talk about it come between close friends.

Proverbs 17:1-9 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.