Popular Bible Verses from Mishlei (Pro) 17

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A friend shows his friendship at all times — it is for adversity that [such] a brother is born.

A happy heart is good medicine, but low spirits sap one’s strength.

He who conceals an offense promotes love, but he who harps on it can separate even close friends.

A knowledgeable person controls his tongue; a discerning person controls his temper.

Even a fool, if he stays silent, is thought wise; he who keeps his mouth shut can pass for smart.

Better a dry piece of bread with calm than a house full of food but also full of strife.

Starting a fight is like letting water through [a dike] — better stop the quarrel before it gets worse.

He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous — both alike are an abomination to ADONAI.