Popular Bible Verses from Proverbs 17

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A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.

A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.

The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.