Proverbs:17

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* Better [is ] a dry morsel , and quietness with it , than an house full of (note :)For where there were many sacrifices , there were many portions given to the people , with which they feasted .(:note ) sacrifices [with ] strife . * A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame , and shall have part of the (note :)That is , will be made governor over the children .(:note ) inheritance among the brethren . * As is the fining pot for siluer , and the fornace for golde , so the Lord trieth the heartes . * The wicked giueth heed to false lippes , and a lyer hearkeneth to the naughtie tongue . * Hee that mocketh the poore , reprocheth him , that made him : and he that reioyceth at destruction , shall not be vnpunished . * Childres children are the crowne of the elders : and the glory of ye children are their fathers . * Hie talke becommeth not a foole , much lesse a lying talke a prince . * A bribe [is as ] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it : wherever it (note :)The reward has great force to gain the hearts of men .(:note ) turneth , it prospereth . * He that covereth a transgression seeketh love ; but he that repeateth a matter separateth [very ] (note :)He that admonishes the prince of his fault makes him his enemy .(:note ) friends . * A reproofe entereth more into him that hath vnderstanding , then an hundreth stripes into a foole . * An evil [man ] seeketh only rebellion : therefore a cruel (note :)By the messenger is meant such means as God uses to punish the rebels .(:note ) messenger shall be sent against him . * Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man , rather than (note :)By which he means the wicked in his rage , who has no fear of God .(:note ) a fool in his folly . * He that rewardeth euil for good , euil shall not depart from his house . * The beginning of strife is as one that openeth the waters : therefore or the contention be medled with , leaue off . * He that iustifieth the wicked , and he that condemneth the iust , euen they both are abomination to the Lord . * Why [is there ] a (note :)What good does it do the wicked to be rich , seeing he does not set his mind to wisdom ?(:note ) price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom , seeing [he hath ] no heart [to it ]? * A friend loveth at all times , and a (note :)So that he is more than a friend , even a brother that helps in time of adversity .(:note ) brother is born for adversity . * A man void of understanding (note :)Read ( Pro_6:1 ).(:note ) striketh hands , [and ] becometh surety in the presence of his friend . * He loveth transgression that loveth strife : [and ] he that exalteth his (note :)Lifts up himself above his degree .(:note ) gate seeketh destruction . * The froward heart findeth no good : and he that hath a naughtie tongue , shall fall into euill . * He that begetteth a foole , getteth himselfe sorow , and the father of a foole can haue no ioy . * A ioyfull heart causeth good health : but a sorowfull minde dryeth the bones . * A wicked [man ] taketh a bribe out of the (note :)That is , secretly and out of the bosom of the rich .(:note ) bosom to pervert the ways of judgment . * Wisdom [is ] before him that hath understanding ; but the eyes of a fool [are ] in the (note :)That is , wander to and fro , and seek not after wisdom .(:note ) ends of the earth . * A foolish sonne is a griefe vnto his father , and a heauines to her that bare him . * Also to punish the just [is ] not good , [nor ] to strike princes (note :)For their well doing .(:note ) for equity . * Hee that hath knowledge , spareth his wordes , and a man of vnderstanding is of an excellent spirit . * Euen a foole (when he holdeth his peace ) is counted wise , and hee that stoppeth his lips , prudent .

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