Proverbs 17 Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife. A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who behaves shamefully, and will have a share in the inheritance among the brothers. The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but YHWH tests the hearts. An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue. Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. Whoever is glad at calamity will not be unpunished. Children’s children are the crown of the elderly, and parents are the glory of their children. Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince. A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers. He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends. A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool. An evil person seeks only rebellion; and a cruel messenger will be sent against him. Better for a person to meet a bear robbed of her cubs, than a fool in their folly. Whoever rewards evil for good, evil will not depart from their house. The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out. The one who justifies the wicked and the one who condemns the righteous, both of them are an abomination to YHWH. Why is there money in the hand of a fool, if they have no intention of acquiring wisdom? A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity. A person without understanding shakes hands in pledge, and becomes collateral in the presence of a neighbor. The one who loves disobedience loves strife. Whoever builds a high gate seeks destruction. One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble. Whoever becomes the parent of a fool grieves. The parent of a fool has no joy. A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. A wicked person receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice. Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth. A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him. Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity. The one who restrains words actually knows things. The one with a cool spirit is a person of understanding. Even a fool is considered wise if they keep silent. and discerning if they seal their lips.