Proverbs 17
Proverbs on Family and Friendship
1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:5, 14:35, 19:26, Ecclesiastes 4:13
3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. References Lord: Psalms 26:2, Jeremiah 17:10, Zechariah 13:9. Parallel theme: Proverbs 27:21, 1 Chronicles 29:17, Psalms 66:10, Isaiah 48:10, 1 Peter 1:7, Revelation 2:23 +4
4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. Evil: Proverbs 28:4. Parallel theme: Isaiah 30:10, 1 John 4:5
5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. Parallel theme: Proverbs 14:21, 14:31, 16:5, Job 31:29, Romans 12:15, 1 John 3:17
6 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. Glory: Proverbs 16:31. Parallel theme: Proverbs 13:22, Genesis 50:23, 1 Kings 11:12, 15:4
7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. Parallel theme: Proverbs 29:12
8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. Parallel theme: Proverbs 17:23, 21:14, Exodus 23:8, Deuteronomy 16:19, 1 Samuel 25:35, Isaiah 1:23, Amos 5:12, Micah 7:3 +3
9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. Love: Proverbs 10:12, 1 Peter 4:8. Sin: Psalms 32:1. Parallel theme: Proverbs 16:28
10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. Parallel theme: Revelation 3:19
11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. Parallel theme: 2 Samuel 18:15
12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly. Parallel theme: 2 Samuel 17:8, Hosea 13:8
13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. Evil: 1 Samuel 24:17, Psalms 35:12, 38:20, Romans 12:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, 1 Peter 3:9. Parallel theme: 2 Samuel 12:10, Matthew 27:5 +3
14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. Parallel theme: Proverbs 15:1, 20:3, 25:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:11
15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.. References Lord: Proverbs 6:16. Righteousness: Proverbs 18:5, Exodus 23:7, Isaiah 5:23, Amos 5:7, 5:12, 6:12, Romans 4:5, James 5:6. Evil: Proverbs 15:8 +5
16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? Parallel theme: Proverbs 18:15, 23:23, Deuteronomy 5:29, 2 Corinthians 6:1
17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Love: 1 Samuel 18:3, 20:17, 2 Samuel 1:26. Parallel theme: Proverbs 18:24, 19:7, Ruth 1:16, 1 Samuel 23:16, Esther 4:14, Hebrews 2:11 +4
18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. Parallel theme: Proverbs 11:15, 20:16
19 He loveth transgressionTransgression: פֶּשַׁע (Pesha). The Hebrew pesha (פֶּשַׁע) means transgression or rebellion—willful violation of God's law. It implies deliberate revolt against divine authority: 'he was wounded for our transgressions' (Isaiah 53:5). that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. Parallel theme: Proverbs 16:18, 17:14, 18:12, 24:27, 29:9, 2 Samuel 15:1, 1 Kings 1:5, James 1:20 +3
20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:31
21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:1, 15:20, 17:25, 19:13, Genesis 26:34
22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. Spirit: Proverbs 15:13, 18:14. Good: Proverbs 12:25. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:15, 2 Corinthians 2:7, 7:10
23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. Judgment: Deuteronomy 16:19, Micah 7:3. Parallel theme: Proverbs 17:8, Exodus 23:8
24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. Parallel theme: Proverbs 14:6, Ecclesiastes 2:14, 6:9, 8:1, 1 John 2:16
25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:1, 19:13
26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity. Righteousness: Proverbs 17:15, 18:5
27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. Peace: Job 13:5. Parallel theme: Proverbs 15:2, Ecclesiastes 5:3, 10:3, 10:14