Thematic Bible
Proverbs 17:1 (show verse)
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting with strife.
Proverbs 17:2 (show verse)
A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
Proverbs 17:3 (show verse)
The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but Jehovah trieth the hearts.
Proverbs 17:4 (show verse)
The evil-doer giveth heed to iniquitous lips; the liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
Proverbs 17:5 (show verse)
Whoso mocketh a poor man reproacheth his Maker; he that is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent.
Proverbs 17:6 (show verse)
Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
Proverbs 17:7 (show verse)
Excellent speech becometh not a vile man; how much less do lying lips a noble!
Proverbs 17:8 (show verse)
A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.
Proverbs 17:9 (show verse)
He that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends.
Charitableness » Duty of
Charity » Duty of
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Talebearers condemned
Friendship » Who separates friends
Love » Who seeks love
Slander » Effects of » Separating friends
Slander » Includes » Repeating matters
Speaking, evil » Talebearers condemned
Speech/communication » Those that repeat a matter
The lord seeking that which was lost » Who seeks love
Charity » Duty of
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Talebearers condemned
Friendship » Who separates friends
Love » Who seeks love
Slander » Effects of » Separating friends
Slander » Includes » Repeating matters
Speaking, evil » Talebearers condemned
Speech/communication » Those that repeat a matter
The lord seeking that which was lost » Who seeks love
Proverbs 17:10 (show verse)
A reproof entereth more deeply into him that hath understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.
Proverbs 17:11 (show verse)
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:12 (show verse)
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man rather than a fool in his folly.
Proverbs 17:13 (show verse)
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
Proverbs 17:14 (show verse)
The beginning of contention is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.
Adjudication at law » To be avoided
Strife » Causes of » Forbidden
Strife » Avoiding strife
Strife » Strength and violence of--illustrated
Strife » The beginning of strife
Strife » Difficulty of stopping, a reason for avoiding it
Water » Illustrative » (difficulty of stopping,) of strife and contention
Strife » Causes of » Forbidden
Strife » Avoiding strife
Strife » Strength and violence of--illustrated
Strife » The beginning of strife
Strife » Difficulty of stopping, a reason for avoiding it
Water » Illustrative » (difficulty of stopping,) of strife and contention
Proverbs 17:15 (show verse)
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are abomination to Jehovah.
Proverbs 17:16 (show verse)
To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no sense?
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Proverbs 17:17 (show verse)
The friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 17:18 (show verse)
A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.
Business life » Debts » Suretyship, (indorsement), the dangers of
Contracts » By joining hands
Credit system » Debts » Suretyship, (indorsement), the dangers of
Hand » Clasping of, in token of contract
hands » Suretiship entered into by striking
Suretyship » Suretyship, (endorsement), the dangers of
Understanding » Those that are void of understanding
Contracts » By joining hands
Credit system » Debts » Suretyship, (indorsement), the dangers of
Hand » Clasping of, in token of contract
hands » Suretiship entered into by striking
Suretyship » Suretyship, (endorsement), the dangers of
Understanding » Those that are void of understanding
Proverbs 17:19 (show verse)
He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.
Ambition » Punishment of
Contentiousness » The contentious spirit
Destruction » Who seeks destruction
Dissention » The contentious spirit
Exaltation » Of self » Self-exaltation, the folly of
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Strife » Those that love strife
Strife » Evidences a love of transgression
The lord seeking that which was lost » Who seeks destruction
Transgression » Who loves transgression
Contentiousness » The contentious spirit
Destruction » Who seeks destruction
Dissention » The contentious spirit
Exaltation » Of self » Self-exaltation, the folly of
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Strife » Those that love strife
Strife » Evidences a love of transgression
The lord seeking that which was lost » Who seeks destruction
Transgression » Who loves transgression
Proverbs 17:20 (show verse)
He that hath a perverse heart findeth no good; and he that shifteth about with his tongue falleth into evil.
Frowardness » Those that have a froward heart
Heart » The unregenerate » Is wayward
Heart » Those that have a froward heart
character of the unrenewed Heart » Froward
Mischief » Who falls into mischief
Perversion » The perverse
Speech/communication » Those that have a perverse tongue
The goodness of the lord » Who does not find any good
Heart » The unregenerate » Is wayward
Heart » Those that have a froward heart
character of the unrenewed Heart » Froward
Mischief » Who falls into mischief
Perversion » The perverse
Speech/communication » Those that have a perverse tongue
The goodness of the lord » Who does not find any good
Proverbs 17:21 (show verse)
He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow, and the father of a vile man hath no joy.
Proverbs 17:22 (show verse)
A joyful heart promoteth healing; but a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
Disease » Prevention and cure of » Medicine
Disease » Instances of » Remedies used
Diseases » Medicine used for curing
Heart » Merry hearts
Joy » Earthly » Innocent mirth
Prevention and cure of diseases » Medicine
Social duties » Brotherly love » Cheerfulness, the duty of
Spirit/souls » Broken spirits
Disease » Instances of » Remedies used
Diseases » Medicine used for curing
Heart » Merry hearts
Joy » Earthly » Innocent mirth
Prevention and cure of diseases » Medicine
Social duties » Brotherly love » Cheerfulness, the duty of
Spirit/souls » Broken spirits
Proverbs 17:23 (show verse)
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the paths of judgment.
Proverbs 17:24 (show verse)
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:25 (show verse)
A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bore him.
Proverbs 17:26 (show verse)
To punish a righteous man is not good, nor to strike nobles because of their uprightness.
Proverbs 17:27 (show verse)
He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.
Proverbs 17:28 (show verse)
Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is reckoned wise, and he that shutteth his lips, intelligent.