Proverbs - douay rheims

Chapter 17

¹ Better is a dry morsel with joy, than a house full of victims with strife.
² A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and shall divide the inheritance among the brethren.
³ As silver is tried by fire, and gold in the furnace: so the Lord trieth the hearts.
⁴ The evil man obeyeth an unjust tongue: and the deceitful hearkeneth to lying lips.
⁵ He that despiseth the poor, reproacheth his Maker; and he that rejoiceth at another man's ruin, shall not be unpunished.
⁶ Children's children are the crown of old men: and the glory of children are their fathers.
⁷ Eloquent words do not become a fool, nor lying lips a prince.
⁸ The expectation of him that expecteth, is a most acceptable jewel: whithersoever he turneth himself, he understandeth wisely.
⁹ He that concealeth a transgression. seeketh friendships: he that repeateth it again, separateth friends.
¹⁰ A reproof availeth more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.
¹¹ An evil man always seeketh quarrels: but a cruel angel shall be sent against him.
¹² It is better to meet a bear robbed of her whelps, than a fool trusting in his own folly.
¹³ He that rendereth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
¹⁴ The beginning of quarrels is as when one letteth out water: before he suffereth reproach he forsaketh judgment.
¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, both are abominable before God.
¹⁶ What doth it avail a fool to have riches, seeing he cannot buy wisdom? He that maketh his house high, seeketh a downfall: and he that refuseth to learn, shall fall into evils.
¹⁷ He that is a friend loveth at all times: and a brother is proved in distress.
¹⁸ A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.
¹⁹ He that studieth discords, loveth quarrels: and he that exalteth his door, seeketh ruin.
²⁰ He that is of a perverse heart, shall not find good: and he that perverteth his tongue, shall fall into evil.
²¹ A fool is born to his own disgrace: and even his father shall not rejoice in a fool.
²² A joyful mind maketh age flourishing: a sorrowful spirit drieth up the bones.
²³ The wicked man taketh gifts out of the bosom, that he may pervert the paths of judgment.
²⁴ Wisdom shineth in the face of the wise: the eyes of fools are in the ends of the earth.
²⁵ A foolish son is the anger of the father: and the sorrow of the mother that bore him.
²⁶ It is no good thing to do hurt to the just: nor to strike the prince, who judgeth right.
²⁷ He that setteth bounds to his words. is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit.
²⁸ Even a fool, if he will hold his peace shall be counted wise: and if he close his lips, a man of understanding.

Proverbs - webster

Chapter 17

¹ Better is a dry morsel, and quietness with it, than a 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.
³ The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
⁴ A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips: and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
⁵ He that mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
⁶ Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children is their fathers.
⁷ Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
⁸ A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
⁹ He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
¹⁰ A reproof entereth more into a wise man than a hundred stripes into a fool.
¹¹ An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
¹² Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
¹³ Whoever rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore withdraw from contention, before it be meddled with.
¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
¹⁶ Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
¹⁷ A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
¹⁸ A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
¹⁹ He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
²⁰ He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
²¹ He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
²² A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
²³ A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
²⁴ Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
²⁵ A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bore him.
²⁶ Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
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.

Proverbs - world english bible

Chapter 17

¹ is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.
² servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
³ refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.
⁴ evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
⁵ mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
⁶ children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.
⁷ speech isn't fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
⁸ bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.
⁹ who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
¹⁰ rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
¹¹ evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
¹² a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
¹³ rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
¹⁴ beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
¹⁵ who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
¹⁶ is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
¹⁷ friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.
¹⁸ man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
¹⁹ who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
²⁰ who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
²¹ who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
²² cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
²³ wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
²⁴ is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
²⁵ foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.
²⁶ to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.
²⁷ who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
²⁸ a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

Proverbs - darby

Chapter 17

¹ Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting [with] strife.
² A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
³ The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but Jehovah trieth the hearts.
⁴ The evil-doer giveth heed to iniquitous lips; the liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
⁵ Whoso mocketh a poor [man] reproacheth his Maker; he that is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent.
⁶ Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
⁷ Excellent speech becometh not a vile [man]; how much less do lying lips a noble!
⁸ A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.
⁹ He that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends.
¹⁰ A reproof entereth more deeply into him that hath understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.
¹¹ An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
¹² Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man rather than a fool in his folly.
¹³ Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
¹⁴ The beginning of contention is [as] when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.
¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are abomination to Jehovah.
¹⁶ To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he] hath no sense?
¹⁷ The friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
¹⁸ A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.
¹⁹ He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.
²⁰ He that hath a perverse heart findeth no good; and he that shifteth about with his tongue falleth into evil.
²¹ He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow, and the father of a vile [man] hath no joy.
²² A joyful heart promoteth healing; but a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
²³ A wicked [man] taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the paths of judgment.
²⁴ Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
²⁵ A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bore him.
²⁶ To punish a righteous [man] is not good, nor to strike nobles because of [their] uprightness.
²⁷ He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.
²⁸ Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is reckoned wise, [and] he that shutteth his lips, intelligent.

Proverbs - american standard version

Chapter 17

¹ Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
² A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
³ The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.
⁴ An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; [And] a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
⁵ Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; [And] he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
⁶ Children's children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
⁷ Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
⁸ A bribe is [as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
⁹ He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
¹⁰ A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
¹¹ An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
¹² Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.
¹³ Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.
¹⁴ The beginning of strife is [as] when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.
¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?
¹⁷ A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.
¹⁸ A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
¹⁹ He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
²⁰ He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
²¹ He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy.
²² A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
²³ A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.
²⁴ Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
²⁵ A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.
²⁶ Also to punish the righteous is not good, [Nor] to smite the noble for [their] uprightness.
²⁷ He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
²⁸ Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is [esteemed as] prudent.

Proverbs - basic english

Chapter 17

¹ Better a bit of dry bread in peace, than a house full of feasting and violent behaviour.
² A servant who does wisely will have rule over a son causing shame, and will have his part in the heritage among brothers.
³ The heating-pot is for silver and the oven-fire for gold, but the Lord is the tester of hearts.
⁴ A wrongdoer gives attention to evil lips, and a man of deceit gives ear to a damaging tongue.
⁵ Whoever makes sport of the poor puts shame on his Maker; and he who is glad because of trouble will not go free from punishment.
⁶ Children's children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their fathers.
⁷ Fair words are not to be looked for from a foolish man, much less are false lips in a ruler.
⁸ An offering of money is like a stone of great price in the eyes of him who has it: wherever he goes, he does well.
⁹ He who keeps a sin covered is looking for love; but he who keeps on talking of a thing makes division between friends.
¹⁰ A word of protest goes deeper into one who has sense than a hundred blows into a foolish man.
¹¹ An uncontrolled man is only looking for trouble, so a cruel servant will be sent against him.
¹² It is better to come face to face with a bear whose young ones have been taken away than with a foolish man acting foolishly.
¹³ If anyone gives back evil for good, evil will never go away from his house.
¹⁴ The start of fighting is like the letting out of water: so give up before it comes to blows.
¹⁵ He who gives a decision for the evil-doer and he who gives a decision against the upright, are equally disgusting to the Lord.
¹⁶ How will money in the hand of the foolish get him wisdom, seeing that he has no sense?
¹⁷ A friend is loving at all times, and becomes a brother in times of trouble.
¹⁸ A man without sense gives his hand in an agreement, and makes himself responsible before his neighbour.
¹⁹ The lover of fighting is a lover of sin: he who makes high his doorway is looking for destruction.
²⁰ Nothing good comes to him whose heart is fixed on evil purposes: and he who has an evil tongue will come to trouble.
²¹ He who has an unwise son gets sorrow for himself, and the father of a foolish son has no joy.
²² A glad heart makes a healthy body, but a crushed spirit makes the bones dry.
²³ A sinner takes an offering out of his robe, to get a decision for himself in a cause.
²⁴ Wisdom is before the face of him who has sense; but the eyes of the foolish are on the ends of the earth.
²⁵ A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitter pain to her who gave him birth.
²⁶ To give punishment to the upright is not good, or to give blows to the noble for their righteousness.
²⁷ He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.
²⁸ Even the foolish man, when he keeps quiet, is taken to be wise: when his lips are shut he is credited with good sense.