Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. Proverbs 17:1 (KJV) Context Proverbs is a collection of wisdom sayings traditionally attributed to…

The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the Lord trieth the hearts. Proverbs 17:3 (KJV) Context Proverbs is part of the Old Testament wisdom literature,…

A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. Proverbs 17:4 (KJV) Context The book of Proverbs is a collection of wise…

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. Proverbs 17:5 (KJV) Context Proverbs is a book of wisdom literature, offering…

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? Proverbs 17:16 (KJV) Context Proverbs is wisdom literature, attributed…

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 (KJV) Context Proverbs is wisdom literature from the Old Testament, attributed mainly to King Solomon.…

Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. Proverbs 17:7 (KJV) Context Proverbs is Old Testament wisdom literature, traditionally attributed to King Solomon. It gives…

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. Proverbs 17:9 (KJV) Context The book of Proverbs is a collection of wisdom literature…

A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. Proverbs 17:10 (KJV) Context The book of Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings attributed…

An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. Proverbs 17:11 (KJV) Context This proverb contrasts the inner character of an evil person with…