Proverbs 17:10-20

10 Reproof is of more benefit to a wise man than a hundred stripes to a fool.

11 The rebellious man seeks only evil; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

12 It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.

13 Whosoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

14 To release the waters (to speak rashly) is the beginning of contention; therefore, leave off strife before it gets started.

15 He that justifies the wicked and he that condemns the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

16 Of what good is the price to buy wisdom in the hand of the fool, seeing he has no heart to understand?

17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

18 A man void of understanding strikes hands and becomes surety in the presence of his friend.

19 Transgression loves him that loves strife, and he that exalts his gate seeks destruction.

20 He that has a perverse heart shall never find good, and he that stirs up trouble with his tongue shall fall into evil.

Proverbs 17:10-20 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.