Proverbs 17:1-10

1 Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feasting with strife.

2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, And shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.

3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, But Yahweh tests the hearts.

4 An evil-doer gives heed to wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

6 Children's children are the crown of old men; The glory of children are their parents.

7 Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, Much less do lying lips fit a prince.

8 A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; Wherever he turns, he prospers.

9 He who covers an offense promotes love; But he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred lashes into a fool.

Proverbs 17:1-10 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.